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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)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • 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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