PINE BOX WITH WHALE IVORY, EBONY AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL ADORNMENTS Top with central figured wood pyramid topped with a mother-of-pearl...

PINE BOX WITH WHALE IVORY, EBONY AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL ADORNMENTS 19th Century

Top with central figured wood pyramid topped with a mother-of-pearl diamond and surrounded by whale ivory panels engraved with a diamond and foliate design. Pyramid is flanked by painted and relief-carved flowering branches that emanate from ebony urns with medial bands of mother-of-pearl pique inlay. At each corner is a whale ivory heart and cross. Sides with repetitive whale ivory panels at corners, carved whale ivory diamonds with a crosshatch pattern, and tiered mother-of-pearl and ebony diamonds. Interior lined in fabric. Height 3.75". Length 9". Width 5.5".

Provenance:

Barbara Johnson Whaling Collection (retains collection sticker).

Condition: Wear commensurate with age. No obvious mars or defects noted.

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