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An Antique Novelty String Box in the Form of an Egg Cup or Acorn!
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An Antique Novelty String Box in the Form of an Egg Cup or Acorn!

19th century
Description

An antique novelty string box in the form of an egg cup (or acorn!). Interestingly the cup is turned from lignum vitae and the egg is turned from a contrasting wood, sycamore. The top unscrews for storage of string. C1890/1900

Similar ones are illustrated in Pinto.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

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SA506632
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Description
An antique novelty string box in the form of an egg cup (or acorn!).
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Interestingly the cup is turned from lignum vitae and the egg is turned from a contrasting wood, sycamore.
Opus Antiques

The top unscrews for storage of string. C1890/1900

Similar ones are illustrated in Pinto.

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA506632
Opus Antiques
Opus Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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Telephone 07941 285 532
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North Devon
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Oct 2014
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An antique novelty string box in the form of an egg cup or acorn!
An antique novelty string box in the form of an egg cup or acorn!
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An antique novelty string box in the form of an egg cup or acorn!
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