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Unusual Edwardian Cased Musical Prism Violin Bow Rest
$393.40
£285
€336
CA$544.97
A$595.68
CHF 313.73
MX$7,324.42
NOK 3,920.74
SEK 3,688.65
DKK 2,508.43
About the Item
A rare and unusual Edwardian cased cut glass prism rest with music association and believed to be a violin bow rest dating from the early 20th century. The rest is contained within a fitted long rectangular carded sleeve box with a textured leather finish and slides open to reveal a mock up musical score printed on the inner box. The three-sided prism has facet cut ball ends and is similar in shape to a knife rest. There are no makers marks however a quality item which has been well made with attention to detail even to having two inset gilded dots to the outer case to ensure it is correctly aligned when closing. A true mystery and interesting object.
Provenance: Acquired from the UK Art Market.
In good condition with wear associated with age and use.
- Dimensions:Height: 0.79 in (2 cm)Width: 4.93 in (12.5 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
- Style:Edwardian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1905
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Bishop's Stortford, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: MI251341stDibs: LU1328246491282
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