RARE Antique Snowflake Deeply CARVED Mother Of Pearl Thread Winder C. 1820-30
The name \"Anna\" is engraved on the center of one side please see photos ~ part of a custom ordered set for a sewing workbox Made for English export trade
The reverse side has 6 fruits on the edges/lobes of the snowflakes ~ In the Center is a deeply carved picture of what looks like an Oriental scholar and his student
Found with disintegrated green silk threads wound around the shapeExcellent condition ~ no chips, cracks or other damage
Measures: 1 3/4\" across ~ Made in China (Canton) for the English market and dates to the early 19th century

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