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Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Pietra Dura Mahogany Box to the 19th Century.
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.
Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Pietra Dura Mahogany Box to the 19th Century.
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An Excellent Late 19th Century Pietra Dura Mahogany Box
