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20Th Century Art Deco Karelian Birch String Ball

Stock No

BCSL2898

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2019
  • £395.00
  • €454 Euro
  • $530 US Dollar

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Item Description

An Art Deco Karelian birch string ball
Turned sphere of Karelian birch formed in two parts that screw together, opens to a void interior for the string, brass ferrule to the top and a trio of brass balls as feet.
English, early 20th century

Karelian birch is a burr wood from a species of birch tree found in the Karelian region between Finland and Russia. Similar in style to birdseye maple and also called 'curly birch', distinctive for its flame curls. Used for highly decorative pieces, in Russia a favourite of the Tsars for Imperial furniture.

Item Info

Seller

BAGGOTT & CO

Seller Location

Castle Douglas, Scotland

Item Dimensions

H: 10cm W: 7.5cm D: 7.5cm

Period

First quarter 20th Century

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Location

Castle Douglas, Scotland

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Contact No

+44 (0)7881 823369

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