Posted 11 years ago
dhumphrey12
(31 items)
I found this beautiful octagon wooden inlay container, does anyone know if this was used for tobacco, if not what was it used for?
9" tall
20" in diameter
Inlay-ed Birds, Irish Cross, pinwheels
Any help will be appreciated. Thank you
Looks like for tobacco.
I think you are right, amazing in-lay work and idea how old it is?
I couldn't begin to guess without inspecting. Are the exterior designs inlayed or painted as I suspect? I'm not an expert & never claimed to be, but hard to tell by 2 simple pics. If for tobac, you may pick up the aroma by sniffing as it lingers for yrs..
It is completely in-lay no paint, just hoped someone was familiar or has seen this piece before. I am not even sure as to what type of wood it is. Thanks!!!
If true inlays & American, before 1940's probably. If made in Asia etc., could be until 20 yrs ago but no exact date possible from me. Just from these pics, I'm going to go with 40's-50's. Could easily be earlier but doubt it. here again, I'm no expert but have repro'd many old items & restored much more. My last inlays were in the mid 80's but don't say I won't do more. I quit, like others, because people don't appreciate true quality today & just seem to want crap that looks like quality until it rains a few days. Just makes no sense to spend hrs. & days doing inlays which nobody will pay a fair price when they can get cheap vinyl over plywood that looks good for a few yrs. Just being honest. That was not my job, but a hobby.
Hard to say.
Can you add pictures of the bottom of the piece and the inside of the lid. It may not help but may show some construction techniques to bracket the age.
scott
You were right I smell tobacco. I understand your position, but also appreciate
your time and effort. I know a glass blower that is experiencing the same thing,
I have a feeling that in the future your work will be sought after because no one is learning how to master the crafts anymore. Something to think about.....
I added a few more pics.
Thanks again
Your glass blower's breath smells like tobacco? LOL :-)