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19th Century Tole Box
$10,500
£8,063.55
€9,240.73
CA$14,781.41
A$16,558.44
CHF 8,628.46
MX$201,978.82
NOK 109,647.91
SEK 103,390.16
DKK 68,970.26
About the Item
A fabulous, undulating, c. 1820, English, hinge-top, tole letter box hand painted in faux tortoise. The interior with a mirror which hides a secret compartment. The top featuring a cameo with a painted, recumbent hound bordered by a faux rope frame. Rings on side.
- Dimensions:Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1820
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Some wear on paint.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU853927428872
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