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Luxury pocket tabatière in fine art marquetry with malachite and onyx inlays, made in Sorrento, Italy, circa 1900–1910, in excellent, barely used condition; dimensions 15.5 x 10 x 5.5 cm.
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True little marvel from Sorrento – a highly luxurious snuffbox in art marquetry inlaid probably with malachite and onyx – circa 1880 – in original mint condition.
You will never find it in this state again.
Superb and very rare pocket or desk box made in the most prestigious workshops of Sorrento during its golden age (1880-1890).
A jewelry piece of marquetry where each tiny piece of precious wood (olive, lemon, green boxwood, rosewood, ebony) is hand-cut and inlaid, then enhanced with genuine malachite and polished onyx cabochons that sparkle like emeralds and rubies.
The lid is a pure explosion of refinement: four rotating rosettes, airy scrolls, ebony and boxwood fillets... a masterful work that evokes the finest Russian boxes, but with Italian elegance and warmth.
Perfect dimensions for a collection or an exceptional gift.
15.5 × 10 × 5.5 cm – 'lady's hand' size or for office use.
Absolutely impeccable condition, like it just came out of the workshop yesterday.
Original stamped varnish intact and shiny
No cracks, no loss, no restoration. All the stones are in place and sparkling.
Are you looking for THE piece that makes a difference in a collection?
True little marvel from Sorrento – a highly luxurious snuffbox in art marquetry inlaid probably with malachite and onyx – circa 1880 – in original mint condition.
You will never find it in this state again.
Superb and very rare pocket or desk box made in the most prestigious workshops of Sorrento during its golden age (1880-1890).
A jewelry piece of marquetry where each tiny piece of precious wood (olive, lemon, green boxwood, rosewood, ebony) is hand-cut and inlaid, then enhanced with genuine malachite and polished onyx cabochons that sparkle like emeralds and rubies.
The lid is a pure explosion of refinement: four rotating rosettes, airy scrolls, ebony and boxwood fillets... a masterful work that evokes the finest Russian boxes, but with Italian elegance and warmth.
Perfect dimensions for a collection or an exceptional gift.
15.5 × 10 × 5.5 cm – 'lady's hand' size or for office use.
Absolutely impeccable condition, like it just came out of the workshop yesterday.
Original stamped varnish intact and shiny
No cracks, no loss, no restoration. All the stones are in place and sparkling.
Are you looking for THE piece that makes a difference in a collection?
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Sorrente
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
lemon tree. Boxwood. Ebony. Etc.. ..
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
5.5 cm
Width
15.5 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated Period
1900-1910
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