Box - Wood - No reserve price!
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Selected by Elena Napoleone
Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
Estimate € 80 - € 110
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Estimated period 1990–2000; material: Thuya Burl wood.
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Rare Moroccan Secret Box in Thuya Burl wood (Thuya Burl) – Four Hidden Compartment Rotating Mechanism.
Exceptional and fascinating Moroccan secret box (Magic Puzzle Box), entirely hand-carved by artisans from Mogador (Essaouira). This piece stands out for its ingenious Four-Twist opening mechanism: by turning the textured top lid, the structure slides smoothly to reveal four independent square compartments, ideally designed to hold jewelry, coins, or small secrets.
The top of the box features a refined geometric inlay in contrasting wood, framing the luxurious Thuya burl magnifier. Thuya is a noble and rare wood native to the Atlas Mountains, famed for its intricate knot patterns and its persistent resinous and balsamic aroma, which acts as a natural insect repellent. A piece that perfectly blends the mastery of traditional woodworking, the utility of a jewelry box, and the challenge of a mechanical puzzle.
Seller's Story
Antiques are my enormous passion; all the items I have up for auction were found at antique fairs and from antique dealers mainly in the Lisbon area, but also from the rest of Portugal. Only pieces of good quality, distinctly original and obviously beautiful. Quality guarantee and very careful shipping of the pieces.
ATTENTION: If you are interested in one of my pieces that has a reserve price, please note that I will absolutely not offer it for less than 80% of the reserve value of the piece. And I should also note that if that piece is not sold here on Catawiki, I will sell it at another auction house, so if you’re really interested in any of my pieces, buy it when you see it the first time.
Thank you very much
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Rare Moroccan Secret Box in Thuya Burl wood (Thuya Burl) – Four Hidden Compartment Rotating Mechanism.
Exceptional and fascinating Moroccan secret box (Magic Puzzle Box), entirely hand-carved by artisans from Mogador (Essaouira). This piece stands out for its ingenious Four-Twist opening mechanism: by turning the textured top lid, the structure slides smoothly to reveal four independent square compartments, ideally designed to hold jewelry, coins, or small secrets.
The top of the box features a refined geometric inlay in contrasting wood, framing the luxurious Thuya burl magnifier. Thuya is a noble and rare wood native to the Atlas Mountains, famed for its intricate knot patterns and its persistent resinous and balsamic aroma, which acts as a natural insect repellent. A piece that perfectly blends the mastery of traditional woodworking, the utility of a jewelry box, and the challenge of a mechanical puzzle.
Seller's Story
Antiques are my enormous passion; all the items I have up for auction were found at antique fairs and from antique dealers mainly in the Lisbon area, but also from the rest of Portugal. Only pieces of good quality, distinctly original and obviously beautiful. Quality guarantee and very careful shipping of the pieces.
ATTENTION: If you are interested in one of my pieces that has a reserve price, please note that I will absolutely not offer it for less than 80% of the reserve value of the piece. And I should also note that if that piece is not sold here on Catawiki, I will sell it at another auction house, so if you’re really interested in any of my pieces, buy it when you see it the first time.
Thank you very much
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Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
No reserve price!
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Morocco
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
6 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
18 cm
Estimated period
1990-2000
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