Casket - Oak
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Antique oak jewellery/document box from France, circa 1900, in neobaroque style with decorative brass fittings and a central relief of a female head, measuring about 28 cm wide, 20 cm deep and 11 cm high, in good condition with slight signs of aging.
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This charming 19th-century box is a wonderful example of refined craftsmanship from a time when even everyday objects were made with care and attention to detail. The warm wood, with its beautiful grain pattern and well-worn patina, gives the piece an authentic and characterful appearance.
The lid is richly decorated with ornamental brass embellishments in a neobaroque style. In the center is a handsome relief featuring a classical female head, surrounded by elegant scroll motifs and decorative accents at the corners. On the front there is also a fitting brass fittings around the keyhole, lending the box a stately and harmonious look.
Inside, the box is made of solid wood, sober yet solidly finished. The original hinges and fittings are still present. The bottom is equipped with protective feet. The whole is in a beautiful, used state with light signs of aging that contribute to the charm and authenticity of the piece.
Dimensions: height approx. 11 cm – width approx. 28 cm – depth approx. 20 cm.
An ideal collectible or decorative piece for antique lovers, perfect as a jewelry box, document box, or as a atmospheric accent in a classical interior. A timeless object with character and history.
This charming 19th-century box is a wonderful example of refined craftsmanship from a time when even everyday objects were made with care and attention to detail. The warm wood, with its beautiful grain pattern and well-worn patina, gives the piece an authentic and characterful appearance.
The lid is richly decorated with ornamental brass embellishments in a neobaroque style. In the center is a handsome relief featuring a classical female head, surrounded by elegant scroll motifs and decorative accents at the corners. On the front there is also a fitting brass fittings around the keyhole, lending the box a stately and harmonious look.
Inside, the box is made of solid wood, sober yet solidly finished. The original hinges and fittings are still present. The bottom is equipped with protective feet. The whole is in a beautiful, used state with light signs of aging that contribute to the charm and authenticity of the piece.
Dimensions: height approx. 11 cm – width approx. 28 cm – depth approx. 20 cm.
An ideal collectible or decorative piece for antique lovers, perfect as a jewelry box, document box, or as a atmospheric accent in a classical interior. A timeless object with character and history.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Country of Origin
France
Material
Oak
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
11 cm
Width
28 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated period
Circa 1900
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