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Unusual and Wonderful 19th Century Set of Miniature Geometric Solids in 19th Century Signed Dovetailed Box

Unusual and Wonderful 19th Century Set of Miniature Geometric Solids in 19th Century Signed Dovetailed Box

$265.00

My heart skipped a beat when my eyes landed on these, the likes of which I've never seen--and what could make me happier than geometric solids in miniature form?! And in a lovely 19th century slide lid box with fat dovetailed joints to boot? Plus provenance: a slip enclosed indicating they came from the estate of Doctor of Philosophy Kurt Bonstedt, a consultant in technical chemistry, with two addresses listed for him in Germany. 

I have not counted all of the sides on all of the forms, but there are a range of many very many faceted ones! Twenty one forms in total, each with a number printed on it--which indicate they are what was once part of larger set of at least 32. 

Box measures 5 3/4" by 3 1/8" by 2 1/8" t. Solids include the following numbers: 4 through 9; 12 through 23; 30 through 32. All in good antique condition. There is a signature on the underside of the box, but it is difficult to read. I've done some searching but can find no other example of a similar set out there anywhere.

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