Very Rare, 17th Century Spa Mother of Pearl Writing Box with Inlaid Brass Wire
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Very Rare, 17th Century Spa Mother of Pearl Writing Box with Inlaid Brass Wire
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 3.1 in (7.88 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 5.4 in (13.72 cm)
- Style:Chinoiserie (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Brass,Copper,Lacquer,Mother-of-Pearl,Wood,Cast,Dyed,Engraved,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted,Inlay
- Place of Origin:
- Period:Late 17th Century
- Date of Manufacture:1680s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. The lock is missing and very little of the inlaid copper wiring is sticking out just above its grooves. Please also read our item description.
- Seller Location:Lisse, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: FiGQ332286eur1stDibs: LU2341320170662
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