This is a 19th century ebony puzzle ball decorated with concentric circles all over the surface. When you push the centre of one of the circles it releases a small lidded box. These boxes were used to store a variety of things from sovereigns and half sovereigns to rouge and also snuff.

It only measures 3cm w, this size is difficult to find.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

3cm (1.18")

Width

3cm (1.18")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Reference Numbers

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SA748472

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This is a 19th century ebony puzzle ball decorated with concentric circles all over the surface. When you push the centre of one of the circles it releases a small lidded box.

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These boxes were used to store a variety of things from sovereigns and half sovereigns to rouge and also snuff.

Opus Antiques

It only measures 3cm w, this size is difficult to find.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

3cm (1.18")

Width

3cm (1.18")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA748472

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Opus Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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Period19th century
SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

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