Casket - Nussbaum - Silver Inlay-1880-1910
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This antique box is made of walnut wood with silver inlay and dates from 1850–1900.
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Fine Antique Oriental Wooden Box with Solid Silver Wire Inlay, Mother-of-Pearl & Marquetry (c. 1880–1910)
This highly detailed, late 19th-century / historicist period wooden jewellery and keepsake box is a remarkable piece of oriental craftsmanship.
Key Details & Specifications:
- Period: Late 19th / Early 20th Century (c. 1880–1910)
- Dimensions: 19.5 cm (Width) x 13.0 cm (Depth) x 9.5 cm (Height)
- Total Weight: 839 grams
- Construction: Fine walnut main body with contrasting rosewood border framing
- Inlay Work: Fine solid silver wire inlay (Draht-Tauschierung) creating an intricate arabesque medallion on the lid
- Accents: Embedded natural mother-of-pearl (Nacre) cabochons and plum/fruitwood marquetry elements
- Interior & Hardware: Complete with its original, removable 3-compartment wooden storage tray. Features the original keyhole lock mechanism (key is missing/not included).
- Interior: Complete with its original, removable 3-compartment wooden storage tray
- Condition: Excellent antique condition relative to age, displaying a rich warm patina. The silver wire and pearl inlays are exceptionally well preserved and fully intact. Includes keyhole lock mechanism (key not included).
Fine Antique Oriental Wooden Box with Solid Silver Wire Inlay, Mother-of-Pearl & Marquetry (c. 1880–1910)
This highly detailed, late 19th-century / historicist period wooden jewellery and keepsake box is a remarkable piece of oriental craftsmanship.
Key Details & Specifications:
- Period: Late 19th / Early 20th Century (c. 1880–1910)
- Dimensions: 19.5 cm (Width) x 13.0 cm (Depth) x 9.5 cm (Height)
- Total Weight: 839 grams
- Construction: Fine walnut main body with contrasting rosewood border framing
- Inlay Work: Fine solid silver wire inlay (Draht-Tauschierung) creating an intricate arabesque medallion on the lid
- Accents: Embedded natural mother-of-pearl (Nacre) cabochons and plum/fruitwood marquetry elements
- Interior & Hardware: Complete with its original, removable 3-compartment wooden storage tray. Features the original keyhole lock mechanism (key is missing/not included).
- Interior: Complete with its original, removable 3-compartment wooden storage tray
- Condition: Excellent antique condition relative to age, displaying a rich warm patina. The silver wire and pearl inlays are exceptionally well preserved and fully intact. Includes keyhole lock mechanism (key not included).
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
839 g
Wood type
Nussbaum
Title additional information
Silver Inlay-1880-1910
Country of origin
Unknown
Material
Silver, Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
9.5 cm
Width
19.5 cm
Depth
13 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Can Be Locked
Yes
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