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Danish Rosewood Matchbox Holder with Abstract Silver Inlays by Axel Salomonsen

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About the Item

Copenhagen silversmith Axel Salomonsen made a variety of rosewood accessories with sterling silver (925s) intarsia during the late 1950s and 60s. This matchbox holder in solid rosewood features an abstract modernist impression that has been inlaid to its top. Hallmark: AS, Sterling, Denmark. Measurements: 11x7.5x5 cm. This type of rosewood (East Indian) does not require CITES for world wide export.
  • Creator:
    Axel Salomonsen (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.97 in (5 cm)Width: 4.34 in (11 cm)Depth: 2.96 in (7.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Wellkept and clean vintage order. Light superficial ware and patina consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Esbjerg, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1782230480442

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