Lot Essay
The original medallion of James Watt was cut for the Institution of Civil Engineers in 1853.
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An ornamentally turned ebony tobacco jar with brocade engine work, mid 19th century
the cylindrical body with a band of trailing flowers and foliage on a fluted spreading foot, the cover finial turned with a medallion of James Watt -- 6¼in. (15.8cm.) high, 5¾in. (14.6cm.) diameter at base
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the cylindrical body with a band of trailing flowers and foliage on a fluted spreading foot, the cover finial turned with a medallion of James Watt -- 6¼in. (15.8cm.) high, 5¾in. (14.6cm.) diameter at base
See Illustration