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ANTIQUE #SA1086409

Antique Treen Puzzle Book Box - Money Box

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Opus Antiques

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
 
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1086409
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Antique SA1086409 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
19th Century
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Opus Antiques
Antique Treen, boxes & decorative Georgian Items
Devon
United Kingdom
Tel: 07941 285 532
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD