German Fairing pinbox, Venus’s dressing table, c. 1870
$450.00 AUD
German Fairing pinbox, of very unusual ‘Venus’ dressing table form with dolphin & red coral supports, the mirror framed in coral, seaweed & shells, a pair of candlesticks and shell comport to the top. Unmarked, c. 1870
Condition | minor wear only |
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Size | 14 cm high |
References | These delightful pieces of Victoriana are known as 'Fairigs' as they were a popular, cheap item available at fairs. They were mostly made in Germany for the English market. |
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