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Hand Carved Volk Art Box with Mermaid Brass Intarsia, Warsaw

$399.49
£295.80
€335
CA$551.79
A$590.96
CHF 317.70
MX$7,177.60
NOK 4,014.27
SEK 3,675.36
DKK 2,553.12

About the Item

The fish-women or mermaid has been a symbol of the City of Warsaw, Poland since 1622. This box made around the beginning of the 20th century has a lot going on. Brass inlay 3 x W for the City of Warsaw, a brass-framed mermaid to the 'hammered' lid and fruit three lining. Measurements: 6/3, 9/2 inches.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 3.9 in (9.91 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Wellkept original condition. Light superficial ware and patina consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Esbjerg, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1782224358782

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