Talcum Powder Bottle - Corozo Nut – 19th Century - Lot 5

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Talcum Powder Bottle - Corozo Nut – 19th Century - Lot 5
Talcum Powder Bottle - Corozo Nut – 19th Century A talcum powder bottle made of finely carved corozo nut, complete with its original stopper. The openwork, geometric design is executed with great precision across the entire surface. This type of bottle was intended to hold talcum powder or a fine powder used to make it easier to put on gloves, a common accessory in the 19th century when wearing gloves was part of everyday attire. Corozo, nicknamed “vegetable ivory,” was prized for its hardness, fine grain, and ease of carving. Details: Height: 11 cm – Width: 4.5 cm – Weight: 0.055 kg.
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