Framed Prints
Framed Print of The cover of a carved ivory box, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The cover of a carved ivory box, 1862. Our Engraving represents a beautiful specimen of the art of turning in ivory, the lid of a box presented by Mr. Holtzapffel, the eminent turner of Charing-cross, to the Turners Company, one of the City guilds. We are all familiar with the fantastically-carved boxes of Chinese manufacture. This specimen, rivalling the Oriental work in ingenuity, vastly surpasses it in geometric truth. It is one of the finest productions of the lathe that England has produced. The intersection of the ovals produces the pattern, and the mathematical precision of the pattern can only be obtained by the most perfect lathes. We hail it as an instance of the vitality of the City guilds, whose office in future is the encouragement of their respective crafts and the progress of manufacturing skill. The doctrines of monopoly and exclusion have perished; but the presidency of a court in every trade having in view the improvement of the members and the products of the trade is an institution which society may yet recognise as valuable'. From Illustrated London News, 1862. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 35120485
Boxes Hand Carved Handicraft Handicrafts Ivory
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.6cm x 19.3cm (8.1" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
