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An Exquisite Victorian Pietra Dura Grand Tour Campaign Collectors Box 1800's

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A Stunning Late Grand Tour Collectors Box 19th Century Mahogany & Ebony Pietra Dura Karlsbad, Germany. The Lid Is Decorated with Marble And Agate Geometric Motifs. With Continental Silver Binding & Original Working Key. and engraved with Karlsbad to top. Interior features original marbleised decorative paper. In the middle of the 19th century, the bathing industry experienced a significant boom. With his publications about the Bohemian baths and the effects of their medicinal waters, the balneologist and imperial personal physician Josef von Löschner helped Karlsbad to flourish as a health resort of world renown. The decisive factor for this was the connection to the European railway network in 1870. Initially, operations began on the Karlovy Vary – Eger route and shortly afterwards the Prague – Karlovy Vary route followed.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.35 in (8.5 cm)Width: 8.27 in (21 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
  • Style:
    Late Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880s
  • Condition:
    Minor fading. Structurally sound with patina and wear in keeping with age and use. Supplied with a working key.
  • Seller Location:
    Reading, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: KF ***** stop1stDibs: LU8232239698272

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