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Posted 10 years ago
southcop
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VERY OLD SNUFF BOX HAND MADE OUT OF OX HORN.common in England around the 17th century; and when, in the 18th century, it became widespread in other countries as well. There's some kind of a see- through catholic saint image inlaid/etched on top-It was my grand grand dad's
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How wonderful to have a family piece with that history and that old!...:-)
Don't see much work with horn today. Nice piece & I almost passed it by.
It's there blunder have a better look..:-)
Sa wa inky?
If you click on larger shot...you should juuuuust be able to see the face on the inside of the 5 screws on the left!...:-)
Ah! Inky, the master of the subliminal! I'm usually pretty good at that but you have proven to be the master. This is horn though. Maybe coincidence? I have only worked with horn once, but can't imagine what would be used to produce that effect. Maybe it's like looking for images in clouds. I agree, that sounds a bit lame as it is so distinct. Good eye girl. Well, it's not my face (even in the 70's).
thanks inky, blunderbuss2