An Unusual Carved c.1870 Stone Carving of a Roman Amphora Urn sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles However the tins were originally

However the tins were originally created for a more practical use - the airtight storage of biscuits so that they could be transported to distant customers and stay oven-fresh and unbroken

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the brass and glass on the portholes are in tact and the wood remains strong

The hinged lid opens to a fitted interior enclosing rows of eleven (one lacking) original watercolour paints with labels to each for example Indigo

An Unusual Carved c.1870 Stone Carving of a Roman Amphora Urn sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles However the tins were originallyOrigin: English Period: Mid Late Nineteenth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1860 80 Height: 24. 5 inches Width 13. 75 inches Depth: 10. 75 inches Weight: 52. 7 KGS (all approx and at maximum) The generously sized unusual nineteenth century stone carving in the form of a Roman Amphora, classically shaped, having an elongated conical body tapering to a peg toe, rounded shoulder merging with long narrowed neck; biconical rim moulding with carved