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19th Century book shaped inlaid olive box

$752.16
£550
€655.98
CA$1,031.30
A$1,158.55
CHF 616.57
MX$14,325.92
NOK 7,512.94
SEK 7,263.94
DKK 4,893.01
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About the Item

19th century book shaped inlaid olive box circa 1890. Unusual Italian keep sake box made in olive wood.  Inlaid top surface with musical instrument, flowers and a faux peeled back corner, finished in a mosaic border.  Front of the box with hand painted 'souvenir' and roman numeral labelled book ends.   Box currently has no key, but it does have a feature where the bottom of the box slides back and the middle book end slides down to reveal a secret key hole, this also always access to further secret sliding compartment. Velvet lined interior, complete with original ink stain. Minor surface marks.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 12.3 in (31.25 cm)Depth: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Olive,Cross-Banded,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Inlay,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Debenham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DA45081stDibs: LU878642614272

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