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Italian Modernist "Apple" Lidded Trinket Box in Gold and Silver Aluminum

$300
£229.37
€262.80
CA$423.15
A$460.70
CHF 246
MX$5,561.43
NOK 3,092.68
SEK 2,876.55
DKK 1,962.96

About the Item

Petite apple-form box for holding small items in gold aluminum with silver banding and orb handle (ca. 1960s, Italy). Luxurious decorative item in very good, newly polished condition with only light patina/general wear remaining, as shown. Will be cleaned a final time prior to shipping. H: 6" x Diameter: 4.38" Height without lid: 3.25"
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Diameter: 4.38 in (11.13 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca. 1960s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Luxurious decorative item in very good, newly polished condition with only light patina/general wear remaining, as shown. Will be cleaned a final time prior to shipping.
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000047141stDibs: LU1444240870492

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