An Excellent Late 19th Century Pietra Dura Mahogany Box

Name: An Excellent Late 19th Century Pietra Dura Mahogany Box
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1079961
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Andrew Cox Antiques

Description

An excellent late 19th Century Pietra Dura (hard stone) box. This lovely oblong example originates from Karlesbad, Germany and is made of Mahogany. The lid is inlaid with the most attractive Pietra Dura panel, designed with geometric shapes and a gorgeous spray of flowers to the centre. Marble, Agate, Onyx and Malachite are all used and are perfectly cut and polished to create the panel. The lid is hinged and opens to reveal a Cedar lined interior, with the original velvet lined base. To the front the lid has a small inset brass panel, matching that of the lock escutcheon to the main body. A useful and decorative box. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £14.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£30.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Very good. All stones to the panel are present and complete. Lock is present, but unfortunately there is no key.

Origin :- Karlesbad - Germany.

Date :- c1890.

Width :- 30 cms.

Depth :- 10 cms.

Height :- 7 cms.

Physical Dimensions

Height

7cm (2.76")

Width

30cm (11.81")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1079961

Dealers Internal Reference

ACMC82

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Description

An excellent late 19th Century Pietra Dura (hard stone) box. This lovely oblong example originates from Karlesbad, Germany and is made of Mahogany.

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The lid is inlaid with the most attractive Pietra Dura panel, designed with geometric shapes and a gorgeous spray of flowers to the centre.

Andrew Cox Antiques

Marble, Agate, Onyx and Malachite are all used and are perfectly cut and polished to create the panel. The lid is hinged and opens to reveal a Cedar lined interior, with the original velvet lined base. To the front the lid has a small inset brass panel, matching that of the lock escutcheon to the main body. A useful and decorative box. Dimensions below.