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Excellent Late 19th Century Pietra Dura Mahogany Box (1 of 6)
Andrew Cox Antiques
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Excellent Late 19th Century Pietra Dura Mahogany Box

REF: ACMC82 / LA496995
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Description
Excellent late 19th Century Pietra Dura (hard stone) box. This lovely oblong example originates from Karlesbad, Germany and is made of Mahogany. The lid is inlaid with the most attractive Pietra Dura panel, designed with geometric shapes and a gorgeous spray of flowers to the centre. Marble, agate, onyx and malachite are all used and are perfectly cut and polished to create the panel. The lid is hinged and opens to reveal a cedar lined interior, with the original velvet lined base. To the front the lid has a small inset brass panel, matching that of the lock escutcheon to the main body. A useful and decorative box. Origin:- Karlesbad - Germany Date:- c1890
measurements
Height:
7 cm
Width:
30 cm
Depth:
10 cm
declaration
Andrew Cox Antiques has clarified that the Excellent Late 19th Century Pietra Dura Mahogany Box (LA496995) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1890
condition
Very good. All stones to the panel are present and complete. The lock is present, but unfortunately there is no key.
additional info
location
This Excellent Late 19th Century Pietra Dura Mahogany Box is located in Norfolk, United Kingdom
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