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Decorative 19th century book shaped inlaid olive box

$782.42
£575
€671.35
CA$1,081.68
A$1,177.53
CHF 628.59
MX$14,215.46
NOK 7,903.78
SEK 7,346.05
DKK 5,013.99

About the Item

19th century book shaped inlaid olive box circa 1890. Unusual Italian keep sake box made in olive wood.  Inlaid top surface with musical instrument, flowers and a faux peeled back corner, finished in a mosaic border.  Front of the box with hand painted 'souvenir' and roman numeral labelled book ends.   Box currently has no key, but it does have a feature where the bottom of the box slides back and the middle book end slides down to reveal a secret key hole, this also always access to further secret sliding compartment. Velvet lined interior, complete with original ink stain. Minor surface marks.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 12.3 in (31.25 cm)Depth: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)
  • Style:
    Grand Tour (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Olive,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Inlay,Polished,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Debenham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DA45081stDibs: LU878645767042

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