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19th Century, Black Forest Carved Softwood "Book Form" Presentation Box

$595
£451.80
€516.66
CA$831.30
A$924.59
CHF 482.79
MX$11,251.26
NOK 6,165.98
SEK 5,782.60
DKK 3,856.06
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An unusual and visually striking carved wooden presentation box, Black Forest region, circa 1880. The box is carved in the form of a stacked book bundle tied with strapwork, its surfaces rendered in a stylized faux bois pattern emulating woodgrain. The lid is surmounted by a crisply carved cluster of holly leaves and berries, executed in high relief and deeply polished, imitating waxy realism. The attention to naturalistic detail in both foliage and the simulated book spine binding reinforces the sculptural idiom typical of Black Forest craftsmanship during the late 19th century. The interior is lined in a contrasting deep blue velvet, and the box retains its original key and working lock mechanism. Its overall form and intimate scale suggest a function as a love token, keepsake, or possibly a glove or letter box. These Black Forest pieces, while often associated with Swiss or Southern German carving traditions, were also favored exports for affluent Victorian buyers during the height of the Grand Tour. Measures: 6" w x 4.125" d x 3" h
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 4.125 in (10.48 cm)
  • Style:
    Black Forest (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Walnut
  • Place of Origin:
    Germany
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor wear commensurate with age and use. Small loss to area of back leaf and corner of the box.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7838246036572

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