A Curious Early 20thC Miniature Carved Bone Model of a Human Skull Upon an Ebonised Column sub-Antiques ears and hoofs all remain

ears and hoofs all remain largely in tact

5 inches (at base)

An extract of this plant was used medicinally as a cathartic or laxative and as a treatment for dropsy

5 inches (the glass)

A Curious Early 20thC Miniature Carved Bone Model of a Human Skull Upon an Ebonised Column sub-Antiques ears and hoofs all remainOrigin: English Period: Early Twentieth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1900 1910 Diameter: 2 inches (at base of column) Height: 4. 75 inches (overall) In the Victorian taste, the carved bone miniature skull set at an angle showing a full set of teeth mounted upon a stepped ebonised plinth column, the bone showing an aged texture. The turned column has some signs of old worm, now treated, the skull with its fantastic patina, is attached via a rod