Wooden crystal models

 

Libotte, Liege Belgium, ca. 1841
Large (10-15 cm) hollow wooden crystal models from an undetermined series stamped "O. LIBOTTE | A LIEGE". Each model bears the stamped serial number 137 and an individual number.
ca. 1841 (the protective varnish was applied more recent).
In 1841 Oscar Libotte exposed a series of 12 "formes cristallines destinées au cabinet de l'Université de Liège" (info Johan Kjellman).

private collection

O. Libotte wooden crystal models

O. Libotte wooden crystal model detail

O. Libotte wooden crystal model detail