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An agate table switch featuring a small terrier dog. Austria, circa 1900.

$1,058.45
£785.92
€900VAT Included
CA$1,485.44
A$1,505.80
CHF 856.45
MX$18,329.79
NOK 10,045.35
SEK 10,069.90
DKK 6,862.05

About the Item

An agate table switch featuring a small terrier dog. The switch is carved and sculpted entirely in agate and carnelian. The body of the switch has a hexagonal base, the profile rises briefly to then curve towards the center and converge towards the central circle. In it, supported by two metal hoops, is the small sculpture of a terrier made of carnelian. By pressing the button, the sitting terrier dog descends into the switch body, closing the circuit and activating it. On one side of the rise a hole also visible in the transparency of the agate which allowed the entry of the connection cables. Austria circa 1900.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Agate,Carnelian
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU917136086752

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