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Small Antique Seamstress' Button Box, Japanese, Brass, Decorative, Victorian

$1,189.71
£849
€1,009.11
CA$1,619.32
A$1,811.31
CHF 942.62
MX$22,297.88
NOK 11,992.05
SEK 11,250.91
DKK 7,528.93
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About the Item

This is a small antique seamstress' button box. A Japanese, brass decorative tin, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Delicately crafted box with wonderful colour and detail Displays a desirable aged patina throughout with minimal tarnishing Fine brasswork displays warm golden tones with silvered beading to lid edge Decorated with relief cast foliate and bird motif to great effect Interior lightly time-worn with remnants of original silvered finish This is a charming antique seamstress' button box, with an appealing Japanese decorative finish from the late Edo period (1603 - 1868) whilst under the Tokugawa shogunate. Delivered polished and ready to enjoy. Dimensions: Max Width: 6.5cm (2.5'') Max Depth: 5cm (2'') Max Height: 2.5cm (1'')
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)Width: 2.56 in (6.5 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • Style:
    Japonisme (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 18.95621stDibs: LU2645336315242

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