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Antique Hand Painted Four Drawer Jewelry Casket or Decorative Box

$995
£755.53
€864
CA$1,390.16
A$1,546.16
CHF 807.36
MX$18,815.13
NOK 10,311.18
SEK 9,670.07
DKK 6,448.38
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About the Item

This antique four drawer wooden jewelry or decorative box is unmarked, but believed to date to the early 20th century. The top and sides of the box are ornately painted with borders and a swirled motif in red, green, and gold on a gloss black background. The fronts of the drawers are done with an intricate border design and the knobs have brass accent caps. The drawers are well made, showing dove-tailing on the fronts and are lined with black felt.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Some minor wear to corners, edges and bottom consistent with age and use. Back panel shows age split across the grain of the wood.
  • Seller Location:
    Hamilton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1355217836931

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