19th Century ivory box in the form of a crab

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Description

The box is expertly carved in ivory, realistically depicted as a crab. To the rear underside of the shell, the box is hinged and opens upwards from the front. A silver clasp sits on the front side of the lid, and stones are used to depict the crab's eyes.

Details

Country of Origin
Continental
Date of Manufacture
c. 1880
Period
Late 19th Century
Style
Animal / Animalier
Material
Ivory
Colour
Cream

Dimensions

Height
9 cm / 3.5 inches
Width
20 cm / 7.9 inches
Depth
13 cm / 5.1 inches

Reference:
15369

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