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Early 20th Century Travelling Jewellers Precious Stone Samples, T.G.Woods

$1,790.66
£1,295
€1,529.99
CA$2,471.71
A$2,746.34
CHF 1,443.64
MX$33,522.04
NOK 18,252.76
SEK 17,112.37
DKK 11,418.75

About the Item

A glazed sample case of precious stones, the collection of 12 gilt tins house a range of uncut stone samples all with their original hand penned labels. Among them is a rough diamond, Indian rubys, opals, sapphires, moonstone, amethyst, garnet, aquamarine among others. The tins also sit within a well made travelling case, with gilt tooled markings of the retailer T.G.Woods & Sons, Spencer Street London, Dealer in Precious Stones. Early 20th Century in age, 17.5/15/2.5cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.91 in (15 cm)Width: 6.89 in (17.5 cm)Depth: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Edwardian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Lowestoft, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4612142555812

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