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19th Century American Rosewood Box With Fruit Wood Star Inlay, Fun Interior

About the Item

A beautifully made hand carved rosewood and fruit wood box with heart shaped bone escutcheon.The whimsical interior lined with paper carpet pattern from Peterson's Magazine 1876. The sides with reverse painted blue glass panels with floral motifs. The top with star inlay. This lovely box is quite architectural in form with three set back tiers on top and an undulating fruit wood molding on the base. Likely made as a Valentine gift with the inside personalized by the receiver. A wonderful piece of folk art possibly made by a sailor on a whaling boat. 13.5 wide 10.5 deep 6.5 high
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Depth: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Fruitwood,Glass,Rosewood,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Inlay
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1876
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. One glass panel missing broken pieces, one cracked. The one missing pieces is in the front, not visible when you open the box.
  • Seller Location:
    Stamford, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU803038102442
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