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19th Century Leather Covered Box with a Domed Lid, Brass Handle and Hinges

About the Item

This small box for personal possessions (perhaps papers or letters), is covered in black leather and decorated with borders of brass tacks, including the letters A.T. on its lid, and two diamond shapes and a heart shape on the front side face. The box is lined with a period newspaper, "Sun" 1834. This date may be the approximate age of the box, but this newspaper fragment lining could also have been installed as a new lining for an older box.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 12.75 in (32.39 cm)Depth: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)
  • Style:
    Federal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Leather,Paper,Wood,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    Early 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. This piece has significant losses in its leather finish, edges, and fittings. The small lock mechanism is not in working order. The lid no longer closes snugly. The piece still retains a good deal of charm in spite of its distressed condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Van Nuys, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU920718537562
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