Onionskins & clambroths

German onionskin with mica, 1 inch

Dense red, yellow and green streaks over white, sprinkled with silvery mica flakes.

Antique

In stock

CHF 260.00

≈ €280.60 · $310.11

Final price, plus shipping. Import charges abroad are not included.

Details

Maker	Unknown maker
Made in	Germany
Period	1870–1910
Diameter	25.4 mm (1 in)
Weight	21.4 g
Condition	8.5 – Excellent
Surface	Original
Pontil	Rough
UV reactive	No
Item number	DEMO-0003

Collector's item, not a toy. Not suitable for children under 14. Contains small parts – choking hazard.

Description

A full-coloured onionskin: the whole surface is covered with stretched streaks of red, yellow and green over an opaque white layer, with mica flakes that catch the light. One inch is a sought-after collector size. (Demo listing – not for sale.)

Condition report

Excellent: light overall haze and a few pinpricks; no fractures.