S/5238 Antique Treen 19th Century Lignum Vitae String Barrel

An attractive three section lignum vitae circular string barrel in heart and sap wood, having a well turned and screw domed lid with a central hole for the string and stepped turnings above the string container, which has an angled and stepped base. The whole has a good rich colour and patination.

Sold 5¼ in. (13.5 cm.) High
4½ in. (11.5 cm.) Diameter English Circa 1860