Jewellery box - Metal

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Metal music jewellery box depicting the Cologne Cathedral in Germany, produced in the 1940s–1950s, with dimensions 21.5 cm high, 17 cm long and 8.5 cm wide, weighing about 1.7 kg, originating from Germany, in fairly good condition with heavy use and minor possible marks, the roof opens to form a jewellery box and the winding mechanism is under the base of the cathedral.

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Metal (alloy) musical jewelry box depicting the Cologne Cathedral in Germany - Gothic-style brand name on the side "Kölner Dom" - a highly realistic reproduction of the monument.
detail precise of the spires - of the architecture - roof elements - flying buttresses - doors - porticoes... it rests on a plinth - on a façade entrance to the lock - missing key.
The roof of the building opens - tilts to form a jewelry box - normally dressed in red fabric - detached - well present in the lid - inside you can see the location of the music box.
The music box works - mechanism to wind it under the base of the cathedral.
This object produced in the 1940s-1950s was offered as a souvenir.
Repainted with gold paint.
Height to the spire 21.5 cm.
Length on the base 17 cm.
Width on the base 8.5 cm.

Metal (alloy) musical jewelry box depicting the Cologne Cathedral in Germany - Gothic-style brand name on the side "Kölner Dom" - a highly realistic reproduction of the monument.
detail precise of the spires - of the architecture - roof elements - flying buttresses - doors - porticoes... it rests on a plinth - on a façade entrance to the lock - missing key.
The roof of the building opens - tilts to form a jewelry box - normally dressed in red fabric - detached - well present in the lid - inside you can see the location of the music box.
The music box works - mechanism to wind it under the base of the cathedral.
This object produced in the 1940s-1950s was offered as a souvenir.
Repainted with gold paint.
Height to the spire 21.5 cm.
Length on the base 17 cm.
Width on the base 8.5 cm.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
1.7 kg
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Germany
Material
Metal
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
21.5 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
8.5 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
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Objects sold
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