A Curious Early 20thC Miniature Carved Bone Model of a Human Skull Upon an Ebonised Column sub-Antiques the definition on the faces

the definition on the faces of both the putti and Bacchus heads are well defined and point to a good quality cast

Marco Polo mentioned the golden thread fabrics made by the textile makers of Yazd

Commissioned by the Empire Marketing Board for the refreshing qualities of this quintessential English drink

Height of Head: 4

the bust certainly falls within the second tier for quality and although the lady has a certain Scandinavian feel to her

A Curious Early 20thC Miniature Carved Bone Model of a Human Skull Upon an Ebonised Column sub-Antiques the definition on the facesOrigin: English Period: Early Twentieth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1900 1910 Diameter: 2 inches (at base of column) Height: 4. 75 inches (overall) In the Victorian taste, the carved bone miniature skull set at an angle showing a full set of teeth mounted upon a stepped ebonised plinth column, the bone showing an aged texture. The turned column has some signs of old worm, now treated, the skull with its fantastic patina, is attached via a rod