strange things
of the
Enlightenment
They used it as ammonia now: they brought it to a person's nose to bring him out of a fainting state. This was especially true for ladies in corsets.
Such a case was used for smelling essences and salts. A cloth soaked in vinegar or ammonia crystals was placed in it.
vinegar bowl
Because the tarch shield is a shield as in the photo above, mostly rectangular in shape with a small notch for a spear.
But the tarch, which I made a wish for you, is just a funny souvenir and has never been used as a shield.
But the tarch, which I made a wish for you, is just a funny souvenir and has never been used as a shield.
This is a tarch shield with arm protection. But in the photo in the middle, we see how it was used and somehow it doesn't really inspire confidence.
Shield- tarch
It is not known for certain why they were needed, but there are two main versions:
1. Figurines were used to calm women before childbirth (like medical posters and memos in doctors' offices today). But it is worth considering that the figures are made of ivory. That is, if the figures were shown to pregnant women, then they were clearly rich, and could afford the appropriate doctors.
2. The figures could be a reflection of the status of the doctor, that is, they were collectible.
1. Figurines were used to calm women before childbirth (like medical posters and memos in doctors' offices today). But it is worth considering that the figures are made of ivory. That is, if the figures were shown to pregnant women, then they were clearly rich, and could afford the appropriate doctors.
2. The figures could be a reflection of the status of the doctor, that is, they were collectible.
The figures are dated mainly from the XVII–XVIII centuries. The torso is removed, you can see the location of the internal organs, the uterus with the fetus inside. But the organs are not detailed, that is, they are unlikely to be used as training material for future specialists.
pregnant figurine
Bourdaloue looks like a gravy boat, but no, it's just a pot. Ladies relieved themselves using such a pot, because it was very difficult in lush dresses.
Bourdaloue
All the balls inside are moving and all this miracle is carved out of one piece of ivory! And sometimes there are 20 and 30 balls inside, the record was set by the Guangzhou master by making a ball with 42 spheres inside! Why do we need this puzzle? You may be surprised, but this is just an exquisite trinket that you just need to admire!
This is a devilish or Chinese puzzle ball. What is meant by "diabolical"? The fact that the work you see in front of you defies any explanation! In front of you is a ball in a ball and many more balls inside, it's like a matryoshka doll, with only one "BUT"!
puzzle
However, in those days the drunken wand was not metal, but wooden, it is a branch of the Quararibea turbinata tree. Later, the wand became popular in ladies' circles. They stirred the champagne for her so that all the bubbles would come out.
A swizzle stick or a drunken stick. Simply put, it's a cocktail stick. The thing seems modern, but no. Drunken sticks began to be used in the French colonies in the 18/19 centuries for mixing rum-based drinks.
swizzle stick
And since the 18th century, they began to use actively in food, it was at this time that a wide variety of miniature silver graters appeared.
It was a nutmeg grater. It is distinguished by its elegant design. When the nut first came to Europe, it was mainly used for perfumes and fragrant water.
grater
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