Celluloid Diorama
A celluloid Miniature Ornament made from thin celluloid of an open clam shell with a village scene containing a house, water wheel, trees, people, ducks, bridge and a boat.
A great miniature celluloid ornament which the Japanese copied from there magnificent ivory carvings to make cheap souvenirs. The ornament is made up of sheet cut and blow moulded pieces of celluloid filled with plaster assembled together and varnished.
Origin of Celluloid Miniature Ornament
On the base is moulded into the plastic “Pat No 97320” SSS and some Japanese symbols, usually made in Japan.
Period
Early 1900’s
Condition
These items are usually one of a kind so often difficult to know if anything is missing, this one looks complete.
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Size
80mm
60mm
53mm
Weight
47g (Not including packing)
