Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
It measures 16cm l x 7cm w x 5.2cm d.
Prisoners of War made numerous items, including straw boxes, bone domino sets & snuff boxes. They were made to sell in the markets surrounding the prisons. Trade between prisoners and the outside world regularly took place at these markets. Here the prisoners would exchange their goods for money, which they would spend on food, gambling or to save for when they were released.
Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
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Antique Prisoner of War Straw Reel Box
