Pair of Carved Mother of Pearl Shells on Carved Rosewood Stands brownie_downing These were watchmen who were

These were watchmen who were supposed to protect Londoners against criminals on the dangerous streets

Some surface bubbling and pitting to rear side

5cm (2 1/4") base diameter

These woods are carpeted with bluebells in spring

Pair of Carved Mother of Pearl Shells on Carved Rosewood Stands brownie_downing These were watchmen who werePair of Carved Mother of Pearl Shells on Carved Rosewood Stands Please Note: these is damage on the edges on the shells The stands are carved Cherry Blossoms on a Rosewood base and are quite magnificent. The shells depict intricately carved Cameo style scenes one is a Nobleman and his attendees in a Market Village trading scene; the other depicts Villagers attending to an old Man in a small hut by a River The Market Village scene is approx 30cms (12)"