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Carved Hexagonal Box, Bird and Leaf Lid, c.1880
c.1880
€145
Available
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Researched and photographed in house
One of one, exactly the piece shown
A hexagonal hinged box in dark-stained wood, carved with a bird among stylised leaves on the lid and leaf sprays on the side panels.
The lid is carved in the Black Forest manner with a bird among stylised leaves on a matted ground, and the lower side panels carry carved leaf sprays. Suitable for a pocket watch or small items.
Carving
Intact on lid and sides.
Lid rim
Light bruising and small edge chips at one corner.
Hinge
Functional.
Interior
Bare wood, unlined.
Type
Carved hexagonal box
Materials
Wood, dark-stained
Decoration
Carved bird and stylised leaves on the lid, leaf sprays on the sides
Style
Black Forest
Estimated Date
c.1880
Condition
Very good
Dimensions
H 4.8 × W 9.5 × D 9.5 cm (hexagonal)
Inner aperture
~70 mm
Curiosities
€145
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