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Eighteenth Century Cricket Scene Paper Weight



Date:
1790
Object Number:
M.57.W.10
Creator
unknown (manufacturer)
Material
glass, paper, plant material
Size
ht x w: 8.5 x 11 cm
Object name
paper weight
Object category
writing equipment

Description

Round, glass paper weight enclosing miniature, paper models of two cricket scenes, circa 1790. Scene in two sections, base contains a single batsman at the wicket with range of buildings in the background. Upper part on a 45 degrees angle above, a game in progress with spectators in the foreground and a row of houses in the background. Real moss has been used to edge the scene. Circular, blown glass, rose pink base or stand. Traces of adhesive.