Jewellery box - Secret book-shaped storage box with a lock - Oak - book form

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Anna Hue-Roques
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Holds bachelor's degrees in Law and Art History with an Ecole du Louvre auctioneer diploma.

Estimate  € 150 - € 180
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This antique Arts and Crafts-style secret storage box, dating from 1910–1920, is book-shaped and made of oak with a dark red velvet-lined interior, copper fittings and a working lock.

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Description from the seller

Secret storage box hidden in a book, made of solid oak with a squirrel in relief as decoration.
Interior fitted with tufted dark red velvet (with cushions)
Gold-colored on the edge.
The lock works, with instructions:
Turn to the left until it stops to close it, turn back one notch and the key can be removed. Opening can be done by turning to the right.
Metal bands on the edge and the hinge is also metal.
This box is of fine quality and in undamaged condition. See the photos for reference.
The dimensions approx:

Length: 28 cm
Width: 22 cm
Depth: 5 cm
Weight: 1200 grams (1.2 kg)

Secret storage box hidden in a book, made of solid oak with a squirrel in relief as decoration.
Interior fitted with tufted dark red velvet (with cushions)
Gold-colored on the edge.
The lock works, with instructions:
Turn to the left until it stops to close it, turn back one notch and the key can be removed. Opening can be done by turning to the right.
Metal bands on the edge and the hinge is also metal.
This box is of fine quality and in undamaged condition. See the photos for reference.
The dimensions approx:

Length: 28 cm
Width: 22 cm
Depth: 5 cm
Weight: 1200 grams (1.2 kg)

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
1.2 kg
Style subtype
Arts & Crafts style
Wood type
Oak
Title additional information
book form
Country of origin
Europe
Material
Copper, Velvet, Wood
Model
Secret book-shaped storage box with a lock
Style
Antique
Colour
Brown, Red
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
28 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
Sold by
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Objects sold
100%
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