Wax Works Diorama 18th century in the lower right corner

in the lower right corner

The base has two short and two long drawers

It has been dry scraped back to its original surface

surfaced it accurately

circa 1950

Wax Works Diorama 18th century in the lower right cornerA very unusual 19th century diorama, depicting workers on a plantation. One of the workers is pushing a wheelbarrow of plants, the other is carrying a basket of fruit veg on his head and there is a little dog snapping at their feet. The figures are made of wax, with cotton and velum clothing. The diorama is contained in a hexagonal glass ebony case with ebony feet and finial. Height: 50 cm Width: 32 cm Depth: 32 cm Item Number: TD00601