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A Rare Art Nouveau Carved Secret Safe Book
Elmgarden
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A Rare Art Nouveau Carved Secret Safe Book

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Elmgarden
Description

A Rare Art Nouveau Carved Secret Safe Book

This is a very attractive piece, carved in walnut and cedar with inset brass hinges and banding

When set on the bookshelf this looks like a very attractive book, however it opens up offering a good secret storage compartment

The book is 11.5”x 9.5” x 2.5”

GY66

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Art Nouveau Book Box to the Edwardian era.

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SA1179177
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GY66
Description
A Rare Art Nouveau Carved Secret Safe Book

This is a very attractive piece, carved in walnut and cedar with inset brass hinges and banding

“
When set on the bookshelf this looks like a very attractive book, however it opens up offering a good secret storage compartment.
Elmgarden

The book is 11.5”x 9.5” x 2.5”

GY66

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Art Nouveau Book Box to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1179177
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GY66
Elmgarden
Elmgarden
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An Art Nouveau carved wooden book-shaped box with brass hinges featuring a relief carving of a seated figure surrounded by organic scrollwork.
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Archive I An Art Nouveau carved wooden book-shaped box with brass hinges featuring a relief carving of a seated figure surrounded by organic scrollwork.

A Rare Art Nouveau Carved Secret Safe Book

Archive II An Art Nouveau carved wooden book-shaped box with brass hinges featuring a relief carving of a seated figure surrounded by organic scrollwork. View II
Archive III An Art Nouveau carved wooden book-shaped box with brass hinges featuring a relief carving of a seated figure surrounded by organic scrollwork. View III
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Archive VI An Art Nouveau carved wooden book-shaped box with brass hinges featuring a relief carving of a seated figure surrounded by organic scrollwork. View VI
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Elmgarden
Telephone 07768 997 907
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Hampshire
United Kingdom
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An Art Nouveau carved wooden book-shaped box with brass hinges featuring a relief carving of a seated figure surrounded by organic scrollwork.
A Rare Art Nouveau Carved Secret Safe Book
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An Art Nouveau carved wooden book-shaped box with brass hinges featuring a relief carving of a seated figure surrounded by organic scrollwork.
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Art Nouveau decorative boxes are characterized by flowing, organic lines inspired by nature, including stylized floral patterns, sinuous curves, and figurative reliefs. Emerging in the late nineteenth century, this style prioritized craftsmanship, integrating decorative art with functional household objects.

Antique book-shaped boxes were traditionally crafted from dense hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, often carved by hand. Functional elements such as hinges, corner guards, and escutcheons were typically made from brass or iron, providing both structural reinforcement and visual contrast.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved details with subtle variations in depth and texture rather than modern machine precision. Look for age-appropriate wear, natural wood patination, hand-fitted brass hardware, and signature Art Nouveau motifs such as whiplash curves and naturalistic figures.

A carved book box works well positioned upright among genuine volumes on a bookshelf, or laid flat as a decorative accent on an office desk, console table, or side table. It serves as an intriguing conversational piece while providing practical concealed storage for small desk items.

Dust carved surfaces gently using a soft, dry bristle brush to reach recessed areas without abrading the finish. Apply a thin coat of high-quality microcrystalline wax annually to protect the wood and keep brass hardware lightly polished without removing historical patination.
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