a pair of inscribed mirowood spill vases pitcairn island circa 1900

A Pair of Inscribed Miro-Wood Spill Vases: Pitcairn Island - Circa 1900.


Price

£195
| $249 USD | €236 EUR


Item Ref

O 1009

Description

Turned and hand carved from two sections of Miro-wood timber, (Thespesia Populnea) - the timber gathered from nearby Henderson Island. Both examples incorporate the form of a human hand gripping the integral inverted campana shaped vase element.
The base rims are single letter punch inscribed, "SOUVENIR FROM PITCAIRN" to one example - the second inscribed, "PITCAIRN ISLAND".
Height(s): 7 1/2" (190mm).
Weight(s): 223 grams, 207 grams.
Condition - Good. Chips to areas of the top rims. No restoration. Fine natural colour and patina.
Internal Ref: O 1009


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