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Shagreen Box by Karl Springer

About the Item

A beautiful real shagreen box signed and labelled by Karl Springer with brass tag. The S-curved mahogany box with canted top is covered on the exterior with exquisitely matched ivory shagreen. The interior in black shagreen with bronze mounts.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1960s
  • Condition:
    In perfect original condition.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TMO311stDibs: U0603218008448
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