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A Fine Boxwood Carving of Two Cherubs Nice Patina and Signed Steiner Turned Into a Brooch German Circa 1880
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A Fine Boxwood Carving of Two Cherubs Nice Patina and Signed Steiner Turned Into a Brooch German Circa 1880

19th century
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A charming boxwood carving of two cherubs good patina and signed Steiner Circa 1880 possibly German. There is a £10 charge for postage and packing. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Carved Boxwood Cherub Brooch to the 1880s.

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SA691111
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Description
A charming boxwood carving of two cherubs good patina and signed Steiner Circa 1880 possibly German. There is a £10 charge for postage and packing. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Carved Boxwood Cherub Brooch to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA691111
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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A carved boxwood brooch depicting two cherub heads in profile facing each other with detailed curly hair.
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Archive I A carved boxwood brooch depicting two cherub heads in profile facing each other with detailed curly hair.

A Fine Boxwood Carving of Two Cherubs Nice Patina and Signed Steiner Turned Into a Brooch German Circa 1880

Archive II A carved boxwood brooch depicting two cherub heads in profile facing each other with detailed curly hair. View II
Archive III A carved boxwood brooch depicting two cherub heads in profile facing each other with detailed curly hair. View III
Archive IV A carved boxwood brooch depicting two cherub heads in profile facing each other with detailed curly hair. View IV
Archive V A carved boxwood brooch depicting two cherub heads in profile facing each other with detailed curly hair. View V
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A carved boxwood brooch depicting two cherub heads in profile facing each other with detailed curly hair.
A fine boxwood carving of two cherubs nice patina and signed Steiner turned into a brooch German Circa 1880
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A carved boxwood brooch depicting two cherub heads in profile facing each other with detailed curly hair.
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During the late 19th century, German artisans continued a centuries-old tradition of micro-carving using dense hardwoods. Boxwood was particularly favoured for detailed figurative work, including classical and cherub motifs influenced by Renaissance and Baroque themes.

These pieces typically utilise boxwood due to its tight grain and ability to hold precise detail without splintering. The carved elements were frequently mounted onto metal pin mechanisms made of brass, silver, or gold alloy.

Authentic items display smooth wear to high points, natural wood grain under magnification, and evidence of hand-tooling. Signature marks from recognised carvers and era-appropriate pin backs, such as C-clasps or simple hinge fittings, help verify authenticity.

Small carved wood brooches can be worn on lapels, scarves, or hats to add texture to contemporary outfits. Alternatively, collectors display them mounted in glass-fronted shadow boxes or presented on velvet trays alongside other period objects.

Keep boxwood away from direct moisture, extreme humidity, and direct heat sources to prevent cracking. Dust gently with a soft dry brush and apply a microcrystalline wax sparingly to preserve the natural surface finish.
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