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A 19th century lignum vitae string box, string barrel, with a ringed and slightly domed top, centred by a cup finial holding a cutting blade. The lid finished with a rounded rim, screwing onto/off the cylindrical body, standing on a ringed and concave mould plinth foot. Height 7 1/4 inches, 18cm. Width 5 inches, 13cm. Depth 5 inches, 13cm. Date circa 1850.

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string box, lignum vitae

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A LIGNUM VITAE STRING BOX

A LIGNUM VITAE STRING BOX

A LIGNUM VITAE STRING BOX

A LIGNUM VITAE STRING BOX