georgian turned ivory box
SOLD A very finely engine turned ‘Gentlemen’s turning’ ivory box c1800. There was a fashion in the late 18th century for gentlemen to have a small lathe and work on making ivory and ebony objects at home. George III had his own lathe and produced such objects. Dimensions: 10.5cm x 1.5cm $2,685
SOLD A very finely engine turned ‘Gentlemen’s turning’ ivory box c1800. There was a fashion in the late 18th century for gentlemen to have a small lathe and work on making ivory and ebony objects at home. George III had his own lathe and produced such objects. Dimensions: 10.5cm x 1.5cm $2,685
SOLD A very finely engine turned ‘Gentlemen’s turning’ ivory box c1800. There was a fashion in the late 18th century for gentlemen to have a small lathe and work on making ivory and ebony objects at home. George III had his own lathe and produced such objects. Dimensions: 10.5cm x 1.5cm $2,685