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Reference:
sbts116
Description:
A circular pressed tortoiseshell snuff box. The pattern is
exceptionally fine and consists of fine lines interwoven with a
looped pattern on either side of gold covered raised dots. This is
reminiscent of the fashion for jewelry with integrated human hair,
which was first popular during the eighteenth century. The wider
lines are rounded and look as if they are indeed made of a soft
material which is pressed down by the narrower lines. The piece has
the symmetrical austerity of neoclassicism combined with pleasing
tactile curving. The gold is used sparingly as a discreet
accent.
Origin: English
Circa: 1780-90.
Materials: Tortoiseshell
Size: 3" across. 7.6 cm.
Condition: Some
gold wear on a few dots. |
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