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Posted 1 year ago
vetraio50
(358 items)
Another thrift shop find was this box.
I think it may be made from ebony.
The wood turning is really tight.
It sits on a turned foot and above it are a series of 27 steps.
The round finial is part of the lid and has been turned with it.
The lid has nine steps and above it a round finial handle.
Each step is .5 cm (0.2 of an inch) wide and tapers slightly inwards.
It reminds me of the Art Deco pottery pieces of Keith Murray.
I am not sure if it was for tobacco: this box is not air tight.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
It is 11 cm (4.3 inches) in diameter and 12.5 cm ( 5 inches ) tall.
There are no identifying marks.
Art DecoArt Deco was an international design and art movement in the 1920s and ’30s…
WOW :) AMAZING AND ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL PIECE:) LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS :)
Many thanks mikielikesigns2, bratjdd & BELLIN68 too!
ANYTIME:)
Hi mate, I'm about to go on the Tuesday morning regular hunt. Have a good evening!
you to as well vetraio50 and good luck:)
I love this piece! What a beautiful thing to see when I checked in here tonight.
Absolutely gorgeous!!!
Thank You Kevin.
Many thanks to my mates Amy and Tony (aka scandinavian_pieces and Budek)!
Mmmm, after glass, wood is my second favourite material :) This box is awesome!!!!
Many thanks austrohungaro. Its a favourite of mine too!
Neat piece V. Do you keep anything in it?
Still on holiday, quiet morning, snuck my hubby's IPad to check in with my CW.
The more I look at this the more fascinated I am with this piece.
Hi Amber Hope you're having a great time! I keep the key to my shed there!
Thanks again!
Many thanks czechman, fossilhunter, AmberRose & ozmarty too!
That's a beauty. I have always had a passion for boxes and it seems to run in the family as my nephew also seems to share that trait. Thanks for sharing it.
Many thanks fourpeepsake!
Many thanks lisa & toolate2 too! ; )
Many thanks czechman and inky too! Suzi_bluz did you dig this one up?
Sure wish I could shed some light on it's origin, it's a gorgeous thing.
If I find even a 'maybe' connection I'll let you know.
Cheers friend,
T
Hi Tony! Now that you mention it I came across this site a month or so ago:
http://12smallthings.com/artisan-collection/ebony-vessels.html
Interesting African carvers!
Mozambique!
Many thanks ho2cultcha!
Many thanks musikchoo!
Many thanks mustangT!
Many thanks bratjdd and to you too miederan.
hello vetraio50 , was this ever figured out by any chance at all?
Hi Sean, I don't believe we got further than the Mozambique theory of mine. Jus t got back from the Collector's Fair monthly. Not much at all except for a couple of Strombergshyttan glasses ..... Nice and chunky. Hope Rebessin will like 'em.
hello vetraio50 , that is how far ,okay:) and had fun at the fair how wonderful and you gotten some stunning glasses , cant wait to see them , im sure Rebessin will love just as much as i will:)