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Antique Belle Époque Leather Wood Gold Embossed Box Secret Box Book Box Trunk

$264.12
£193.39
€220
CA$358.64
A$402.03
CHF 209.65
MX$4,927.91
NOK 2,656.61
SEK 2,525.72
DKK 1,674.31
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About the Item

This lovely object with its fine patina resembles a little trunk when standing on a table. In an upright position it resembles a book. Therefore, it can be considered a book with secret compartments and included in a library as such. The box is decorated with fine gold embossed ornaments in Renaissance Revival style. The hinged lid is lined with red linen on the inside. The box was made in Paris, it has the gold embossed address of what probably was the retailer printed on the bottom of the box.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.78 in (4.5 cm)Width: 5.6 in (14.2 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • Style:
    Belle Époque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Munich, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5195238705442

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