S/4845 Antique Treen 19th Century Rosewood Silk Thread Dispenser

An unusual early 19th century rosewood silk thread dispenser, having a cylindrical and rounded top with a small central hole for the thread to pass through, which is screwed to the base, that has a multi reeded design and is raised on a short stem with a spreading angled and chip carved foot. The whole has an excellent rich colour and patination.

Sold 4½ in. (11.5 cm.) High
2¼ in. (6 cm.) Diameter English Circa 1820