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19th Century marquetry fruitwood desktop box

$911.35
£650
€772.30
CA$1,243.74
A$1,385.01
CHF 720.82
MX$17,077.04
NOK 9,180.23
SEK 8,628.52
DKK 5,762.35
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About the Item

19th century marquetry fruitwood desktop box circa 1890. Good quality desktop box covered with marquetry on all surfaces. Sloped front with decorative star panel.  Top opens to reveal a partially fitted interior, containing a candle box or for today's use, stationary storage. Expected surface marks and fading, minor loss to woodwork on back and loss to polish.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Width: 12.75 in (32.39 cm)Depth: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Debenham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: EA31571stDibs: LU878642191072

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