A Fine Italian Pietra Dura Box

This superb Italian box dates to circa 1930. It is made from wood, and the exterior is covered in fine leather, which is panelled with gilt tooling.

The top of the box is inset with a pietra dura panel which shows a wonderfully detailed landscape with the famous Florence Cathedral with its iconic domed roof and tower, with the sea in the background. This panel is a fine piece of craftsmanship. It is made up of multiple neatly cut pieces of different coloured marbles. Each is chosen for its relevant colour and natural grain to represent the different elements of the landscape.

The top hinges open to reveal the interior, which is finished in a light golden timber with a French polished finish.

The underside of the box is also leather lined and it is neatly stamped in one corner, Made in Italy.

This rare box is a very fine example. It is in excellent original condition with some slight age related fading to the leather.

Height 4.2cm x width 13cm x depth 10cm

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

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07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

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