A Finely Cast Brass Pair of Betel Tobacco Boxes: Sumatra, Indonesia - Circa 1900.
Price
£335
| $452 USD | €394 EUR
Item Ref
BA 1101
Description
Of canister form, cast using the 'lost wax' process. The complex decoration was created by the use of a tooled die - the die creating impressed detail to the sheet wax originals, prior to forming into rolled and seamed cylinders.The press mounting convex covers are located by a recessed collet type rim. Die formed decoration also embellished the wax core originals to the cover castings. A bud form knop is centrally cast to both cover faces.
Height(s) - 6 1/8" (155mm), max diameters - 3 1/4" (83mm).
Weight(s) - 653 & 654 grams.
Condition - Very Good.Signs of genuine age and usage. No cracks or dents - no repairs. Natural colour and patina.
Internal Ref: BA 1101
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