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“Ropetwist” (1)

"Ropetwist" sets are extremely rare. Named after the decoration on the central drums that simulate a twisted rope. The generally are considered a (sub)type of the "Barleycorn".

England, "Ropetwist"
Mid 19th century
Bone (or ivory?) K 9.3; p 3.4
Box (chinese!) 13.8×11.4×9.1
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