20Th Century Art Deco Karelian Birch String Ball
Stock No
BCSL2898
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
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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