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Description from the seller
Old Wooden Case/Box for String Instrument (Banjo/Banjo-Lute/Chordophone) – Late 19th Century
Description:
Rare and charming antique case in dark-painted solid wood, handcrafted for transporting and protecting a string instrument (such as banjo, mandolin, kithara, or octagonal-bodied guitar).
The piece features a distinctive geometric shape with an octagonal base and elongated body, functional metal hinges, and an authentic exterior patina with signs of use attesting to its age and history. The interior reveals the natural wood texture with remnants of the original assembly. It has a latch/handle in antique brass on the side.
Perfect for collectors of antique musical instruments, restoration of period pieces, or as a unique decorative object in vintage, industrial, or Wunderkammer (cabinet of curiosities) environments.
Lot Specifications:
Object: Antique carrying case/box
Material: Solid wood with brass/metal details
Era: Late 19th Century
Style: Old Utility Artefact / Cabinet of Curiosities
Dimensions: 76 cm (Height) x 37.5 cm (Width)
Weight: 4 kg
Condition: Good overall antique condition with signs of wear in paint/wood and time-appropriate marks (see detailed photos)."} {{user}}?Oops the extra tokens; ensure only one JSON object. The above has stray {{user}}? I included by accident. Remove. The final should be exact JSON. Ensure no extra tokens. Let's provide clean.
Old Wooden Case/Box for String Instrument (Banjo/Banjo-Lute/Chordophone) – Late 19th Century
Description:
Rare and charming antique case in dark-painted solid wood, handcrafted for transporting and protecting a string instrument (such as banjo, mandolin, kithara, or octagonal-bodied guitar).
The piece features a distinctive geometric shape with an octagonal base and elongated body, functional metal hinges, and an authentic exterior patina with signs of use attesting to its age and history. The interior reveals the natural wood texture with remnants of the original assembly. It has a latch/handle in antique brass on the side.
Perfect for collectors of antique musical instruments, restoration of period pieces, or as a unique decorative object in vintage, industrial, or Wunderkammer (cabinet of curiosities) environments.
Lot Specifications:
Object: Antique carrying case/box
Material: Solid wood with brass/metal details
Era: Late 19th Century
Style: Old Utility Artefact / Cabinet of Curiosities
Dimensions: 76 cm (Height) x 37.5 cm (Width)
Weight: 4 kg
Condition: Good overall antique condition with signs of wear in paint/wood and time-appropriate marks (see detailed photos)."} {{user}}?Oops the extra tokens; ensure only one JSON object. The above has stray {{user}}? I included by accident. Remove. The final should be exact JSON. Ensure no extra tokens. Let's provide clean.

