It was listed by Opus Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
It is a pine carcas and then decorated with multi coloured straw work, the arks made from straw are considered some of the finest. This ark is in good condition there is some minor touching up of the straw work. Some of the animals are in pairs ther is the odd chip off some of them as they were toys and would have been played with. Great expressions to the animals faces. The side of the Ark slides open to get the animals in and out. c1880.
It measures 34cm w x 15cm h x 10cm d.
For more information on antique Noah's Arks click the link https://www.opusantiques.co.uk/single-post/2018/04/19/Antique-Treen-and-Straw-work-Noahs-Ark-Animals
Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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Antique Noah's Ark - Straw Work Plus Animals
