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19th Century Book Shaped Inlaid Olive Box
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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19th Century Book Shaped Inlaid Olive Box

19th century
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19th century book shaped inlaid olive box circa 1890.

Unusual italian keep sake box made in olive wood.  inlaid top surface with musical instrument, flowers and a faux peeled back corner, finished in a mosaic border.  front of the box with hand painted 'souvenir' and roman numeral labelled book ends.   box currently has no key, but it does have a feature where the bottom of the box slides back and the middle book end slides down to reveal a secret key hole, this also always access to further secret sliding compartment.

Velvet lined interior, complete with original ink stain.

Minor surface marks.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.7cm (5.00")
Width
31.2cm (12.28")
Depth
22.2cm (8.74")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Inlaid Olive Wood Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1111803
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DA4508
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Description
19th century book shaped inlaid olive box circa 1890.

Unusual italian keep sake box made in olive wood.

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  inlaid top surface with musical instrument, flowers and a faux peeled back corner, finished in a mosaic border.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

  front of the box with hand painted 'souvenir' and roman numeral labelled book ends.   box currently has no key, but it does have a feature where the bottom of the box slides back and the middle book end slides down to reveal a secret key hole, this also always access to further secret sliding compartment.

Velvet lined interior, complete with original ink stain.

Minor surface marks.

Height
12.7cm (5.00")
Width
31.2cm (12.28")
Depth
22.2cm (8.74")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Inlaid Olive Wood Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1111803
Dealers Internal Ref
DA4508
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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A 19th-century olive wood box crafted in the shape of a stack of books, featuring detailed floral marquetry inlay on the lid and carved book spines on the sides.
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Archive I A 19th-century olive wood box crafted in the shape of a stack of books, featuring detailed floral marquetry inlay on the lid and carved book spines on the sides.

19TH CENTURY BOOK SHAPED INLAID OLIVE BOX

Archive II A 19th-century olive wood box crafted in the shape of a stack of books, featuring detailed floral marquetry inlay on the lid and carved book spines on the sides. View II
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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Debenham Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07715 006 415
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73 High Street
Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century olive wood box crafted in the shape of a stack of books, featuring detailed floral marquetry inlay on the lid and carved book spines on the sides.
19TH CENTURY BOOK SHAPED INLAID OLIVE BOX
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A 19th-century olive wood box crafted in the shape of a stack of books, featuring detailed floral marquetry inlay on the lid and carved book spines on the sides.
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During the 19th century, particularly throughout the Grand Tour era, artisans in regions like Sorrento, Italy, crafted decorative wooden boxes disguised as stacked books or bound volumes as luxury souvenirs for wealthy travellers.

These boxes were predominantly crafted using native olive wood, prized for its distinctive grain, combined with various contrasting timbers, bone, or mother-of-pearl for intricate marquetry and hand-carved details.

Authentic period pieces feature natural age-related patina, slight irregularities in hand-cut joinery, micro-fine marquetry inlay work, and genuine historical surface wear rather than artificially applied distressing.

Position the box on a bookshelf nestled among genuine leather-bound volumes, place it on a study desk as functional storage, or display it as a focal conversation piece on a coffee table.

Keep the wood away from direct heat and damp environments to prevent warping or veneer lifting, dust regularly with a soft dry cloth, and apply a small amount of high-grade natural beeswax polish annually.
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