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Maitland Smith (Attributed) Tessellated Pen Shell, Bone & Wood Hinged Box, 1970s

$750
£571.72
€653.15
CA$1,055.36
A$1,155.94
CHF 608.60
MX$13,795.78
NOK 7,756.11
SEK 7,090.25
DKK 4,880.78

About the Item

This is a very stylish tessellated pen shell, bone and wood box most likely by Maitland Smith and made in the Philippines. This long, slender beauty measures 15 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 2.75" and has a wonderfully designed concave lid that tapers toward the middle--very sleek. The box is trimmed with bone tiles and the cylindrical pull also appears to be bone or simulated bone.. The interior of the box is beautifully crafted with a wood lining and the bottom of the box is covered in brown felt. In very good condition with no chips, cracks, repairs or missing tiles--this piece is functional and beautiful and could be used for a variety of applications and in any room of the home.
  • Attributed to:
    Maitland Smith (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)Width: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Minneapolis, MN
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10007247476862

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