An Early 20thC Wirework Egg Stand in the Form of an Urn sub-Curios Length: 193 cms / 6

Length: 193 cms / 6

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An Early 20thC Wirework Egg Stand in the Form of an Urn sub-Curios Length: 193 cms / 6Origin: French Period: Early Twentieth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1930 40 Diameter: 9 inches (top) Height: 9 inches Attractively styled in classical urn form, with intricate ring work rim to both the top and bottom, the stand is sturdy and in very good order. The origins of the wirework craft can be traced back several hundred years to central Europe and filigree work has been used in fine jewellery since Egyptian times. This is an eye