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Decorative 19th century book shaped inlaid olive box

$799.30

£575

€679.13

CA$1,089.11

A$1,226.70

CHF 635.27

MX$14,897.83

NOK 8,069.35

SEK 7,654.46

DKK 5,067.25

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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:

Grand Tour (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Olive,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Inlay,Polished,Woodwork

Place of Origin:

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: LU878645767042

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