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ANTIQUE #SA1214241

A Mini Antique Puzzle Ball - Secret Compartment

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Opus Antiques

This is a very small 19th century puzzle ball made from lignum vitae. It is decorated with concentric circles, one of which pushes out to reveal a small compartment. This would have been used to store powder for rouge, snuff or even small coins. Minor losses, mainly to the inside rim of the secret box, when the lid is removed, Works well.
 
It is one of the smallest examples I have seen. 
 
It only measures approx 2.8cm w.
 
Own a piece of history
 
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1214241
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Antique SA1214241 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
19th Century
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Opus Antiques
Antique Treen, boxes & decorative Georgian Items
Devon
United Kingdom
Tel: 07941 285 532
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD