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Antique Ladies Vanity Box, Italian, Olive Wood, Keepsake, Jewellery, Sorrento
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Antique Ladies Vanity Box, Italian, Olive Wood, Keepsake, Jewellery, Sorrento

1900 - 1920
Description

This is an antique ladies vanity box. An Italian, olive wood keepsake or jewellery box, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

Unusual form with a fascinating hidden lock mechanism

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select olive wood stocks present fine grain interest

Mellow caramel hues add to the appeal

Presents as an appealing example of Sorrento ware

Trio of small, hand-painted birds adorn the lid

Distinctive book motif with numbered spines to the fascia

Sliding forward upon its base, the lock revealed by a drop-down panel

Once revealed, the inset lock in working order — key present

Replete with a lightly aged and desirably foxed mirror to the lid interior

Light blue silk cotton cushioned lining ideal for cosseting jewellery

This is a distinctive antique ladies vanity box, with a fascinating sliding mechanism to the base and useful mirror to the interior. Delivered ready to use.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 24.5cm (9.75'')

Max Depth: 13cm (5'')

Max Height: 11cm (4.25'')

Interior Width: 21.5cm (8.5'')

Interior Depth: 9.5cm (3.75'')

Interior Height: 5.5cm (2.25'')

Mirror Plate Width: 20.5cm (8'')

Mirror Plate Height: 8.5cm (3.25'')

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Our Ref: 18.9639

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
24.5cm (9.65")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Sorrento Olive Wood Box to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1030464
Dealers Internal Reference
18.9639
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Description
This is an antique ladies vanity box. An Italian, olive wood keepsake or jewellery box, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

Unusual form with a fascinating hidden lock mechanism

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

fig 1. An antique Italian olive wood box designed to resemble a row of bound book spines with carved Roman numerals.
fig 1. Antique Ladies Vanity Box, Italian, Olive Wood, Keepsake, Jewellery, Sorrento

Select olive wood stocks present fine grain interest

Mellow caramel hues add to the appeal

Presents as an appealing example of Sorrento ware

Trio of small, hand-painted birds adorn the lid

Distinctive book motif with numbered spines to the fascia

fig 2. An antique Italian olive wood box designed to resemble a row of bound book spines with carved Roman numerals.
fig 2. Antique Ladies Vanity Box, Italian, Olive Wood, Keepsake, Jewellery, Sorrento

Sliding forward upon its base, the lock revealed by a drop-down panel

Once revealed, the inset lock in working order — key present

Replete with a lightly aged and desirably foxed mirror to the lid interior

fig 3. An antique Italian olive wood box designed to resemble a row of bound book spines with carved Roman numerals.
fig 3. Antique Ladies Vanity Box, Italian, Olive Wood, Keepsake, Jewellery, Sorrento

Light blue silk cotton cushioned lining ideal for cosseting jewellery

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This is a distinctive antique ladies vanity box, with a fascinating sliding mechanism to the base and useful mirror to the interior.
London Fine Antiques

Delivered ready to use.

fig 4. An antique Italian olive wood box designed to resemble a row of bound book spines with carved Roman numerals.
fig 4. Antique Ladies Vanity Box, Italian, Olive Wood, Keepsake, Jewellery, Sorrento

Dimensions:

Max Width: 24.5cm (9.75'')

Max Depth: 13cm (5'')

Max Height: 11cm (4.25'')

Interior Width: 21.5cm (8.5'')

Interior Depth: 9.5cm (3.75'')

Interior Height: 5.5cm (2.25'')

Mirror Plate Width: 20.5cm (8'')

fig 5. An antique Italian olive wood box designed to resemble a row of bound book spines with carved Roman numerals.
fig 5. Antique Ladies Vanity Box, Italian, Olive Wood, Keepsake, Jewellery, Sorrento

Mirror Plate Height: 8.5cm (3.25'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

fig 6. An antique Italian olive wood box designed to resemble a row of bound book spines with carved Roman numerals.
fig 6. Antique Ladies Vanity Box, Italian, Olive Wood, Keepsake, Jewellery, Sorrento

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.9639

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
24.5cm (9.65")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Sorrento Olive Wood Box to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1030464
Dealers Internal Ref
18.9639
London Fine Antiques
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Archive I An antique Italian olive wood box designed to resemble a row of bound book spines with carved Roman numerals.

Antique Ladies Vanity Box, Italian, Olive Wood, Keepsake, Jewellery, Sorrento

Archive II An antique Italian olive wood box designed to resemble a row of bound book spines with carved Roman numerals. View II
Archive III An antique Italian olive wood box designed to resemble a row of bound book spines with carved Roman numerals. View III
Archive IV An antique Italian olive wood box designed to resemble a row of bound book spines with carved Roman numerals. View IV
Archive V An antique Italian olive wood box designed to resemble a row of bound book spines with carved Roman numerals. View V
Archive VI An antique Italian olive wood box designed to resemble a row of bound book spines with carved Roman numerals. View VI
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Archive VIII An antique Italian olive wood box designed to resemble a row of bound book spines with carved Roman numerals. View VIII
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Archive X An antique Italian olive wood box designed to resemble a row of bound book spines with carved Roman numerals. View X
Archive XI An antique Italian olive wood box designed to resemble a row of bound book spines with carved Roman numerals. View XI
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An antique Italian olive wood box designed to resemble a row of bound book spines with carved Roman numerals.
Antique Ladies Vanity Box, Italian, Olive Wood, Keepsake, Jewellery, Sorrento
Ref: SA1030464
An antique Italian olive wood box designed to resemble a row of bound book spines with carved Roman numerals.
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Sorrento ware refers to decorative wooden objects produced in Sorrento, Italy, particularly throughout the 19th century. The style gained popularity during the Grand Tour era and is renowned for marquetry, inlaid wood designs, and clever mechanisms such as faux book spines and sliding openings.

These boxes are primarily constructed from indigenous Mediterranean olive wood, valued for its dense grain and warm colour. Additional details often utilise contrasting wood veneers, bone, or mother-of-pearl inlays alongside concealed iron or brass opening mechanisms.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-carved Roman numerals along the book spines, precise joinery, and natural patination on the olive wood. Many incorporate sliding puzzle mechanisms where individual book spines move to release the locked lid.

A Sorrento box functions well as a decorative accent on an office desk, library shelf, or console table. Its book-form design allows it to blend seamlessly alongside bound volumes while offering hidden storage for small personal items.

Keep olive wood items away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent cracking or warping. Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a natural bees-wax polish periodically to nourish the timber and retain its natural sheen.
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