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English Pressed Glass & Carved Oak Greek Key Motif Biscuit Barrel or Humidor

$796
$99520% Off
£594.57
£743.2220% Off
€689.31
€861.6420% Off
CA$1,105.23
CA$1,381.5320% Off
A$1,238.82
A$1,548.5220% Off
CHF 645.02
CHF 806.2720% Off
MX$15,126.48
MX$18,908.0920% Off
NOK 8,189.35
NOK 10,236.6920% Off
SEK 7,762.77
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DKK 5,143.03
DKK 6,428.7820% Off
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About the Item

English, circa 1867. An unusual antique biscuit barrel or humidor. The main body is formed of pressed glass with a greek key border, paneled window and a reeded edge. The glass rests inside a lotus form carved oak base and fitted with a matching oak lid. Marked to interior of barrel with registry mark.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Diameter: 8.125 in (20.64 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1867
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor wear commensurate with age and use. No significant damage to the glass body, minor scratching and wear to oak.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7838236826042

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