1920s Gilt Tomato Box pool of light concave dish with three swallows

concave dish with three swallows in flight

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One side of the shield is set with an onyx panel with fine gold inlay depicting the masonic square and compasses

who patented it in 1844

1920s Gilt Tomato Box pool of light concave dish with three swallowsDATE: Art Deco, c. 1920 Cool antique box formed in the shape of a tomato, complete with sepals (the green leaf things at the top) and stalk. It's heavy, likely crafted in gilt brass, and I have no idea what its intended purpose was. For storing next year's tomato seeds, perhaps? Dates from the Art Deco period, circa 1920. MEASUREMENTS 5. 9 x 4. 5cm (width by height) WEIGHT 170. 3g MARKS No marks present CONDITION Good, with strong antique patina.