Antique Treen Puzzle Book Box - Money Box

Name: Antique Treen Puzzle Book Box - Money Box
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1086409
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Opus Antiques

Description

This is a 19th century sycamore money box made to look like a book. The spine slides sideways, about 1/3 of the way down the spine, to reveal the slot for coins. To retrieve the contents push down on the 1/3 of the spine that remains in place and then slide sideways.

The sides of the box are decorated with marbled paper just like a book.

This box has a good overall colour and patina.

It measures 13.2cm h x 9cm w x 3cm d.

C1850

Declaration

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1086409

Dealers Notes

Own a piece of history

Description

This is a 19th century sycamore money box made to look like a book. The spine slides sideways, about 1/3 of the way down the spine, to reveal the slot for coins.

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To retrieve the contents push down on the 1/3 of the spine that remains in place and then slide sideways.

Opus Antiques

The sides of the box are decorated with marbled paper just like a book.

This box has a good overall colour and patina.

It measures 13.2cm h x 9cm w x 3cm d.

C1850

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1086409