19thc Antique Mother of Pearl Sea Shell and Brass Trinket / Snuff Box / Pot wooden

19thc Antique Mother of Pearl Sea Shell and Brass Trinket / Snuff Box / Pot woodenA fine quality trinket pot formed from a mother of pearl shell with a very striking organic pearlescent lustre and form. The shell itself is an attractive piece formed into a storage pot for small item or snuff. There is brass on the base rims and lid with small closure hook. A lovely decorative small pot which would make a luxurious storage pot. Condition report; The piece is in good antique condition with no chips cracks or restoration. The metal is

shortest 3 & 5/8" or 9cm

often referred to as      an "Indian-tree" style pattern

Inspection found on the reverse two small patches historically placed that are protecting two small tears on the back

Dated to circa 1936~37

5cm’s in height

Age late 19thc to early 20thc

The item is delightfully original

They were salvaged from a church and conserved well in a folio protected from light before we acquired these at a general auction

Elegant Tableware: Crafted from lead glass

it depicts a tender scene of village folk engaged in a playing musical instruments

It's a tale of ambition

Its work reflected a blend of traditional craftsmanship and artistic innovation