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MCM Shell Veneered Box with Wood Interior Marked Taxco

$895
£686.13
€785.13
CA$1,264.84
A$1,374.83
CHF 735.97
MX$16,618.48
NOK 9,274.62
SEK 8,553.61
DKK 5,863.64

About the Item

Abalone shell veneered box of rectangular form with domed top and lined with rosewood. Marked Taxco on the bottom.
  • Creator:
    Taxco (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Width: 6.38 in (16.21 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Metal,Shell,Wood
  • Place of Origin:
    Mexico
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ACK1stDibs: LU7371246738022

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