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Sorrento Puzzle Box in Olive Wood
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Sorrento Puzzle Box in Olive Wood

1920 - 1940
Sold 14 August 2025 · Andros Antiques
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Description

This Sorrento Puzzle Box in Olive Wood will keep people guessing on how it works for quite a while, until explained. Designed to look like a row of small books, with the decorative addition of three birds to the top. Once the keyhole is revealed the top compartment can be unlocked, while the base can be slid out to reveal a secret compartment.

All very ingenious, and a really fun item to enjoy.

Supplied with working key.

All our prices include free delivery to Mainland England & Wales

Circa 1930

Dimensions

Width 9in/23cm

Depth 5in/13cm

Height 4in/10cm

Date of Manufacture

Andros Antiques has dated this Sorrento Wooden Puzzle Box to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1146725
Dealers Internal Reference
1504
Dealers Notes

All prices include free delivery to Mainland England & Wales. Please enquire for price to other destinations.

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Please note that you are only buying the piece of furnitue described, and does not include the various items displayed with it.

Description
This Sorrento Puzzle Box in Olive Wood will keep people guessing on how it works for quite a while, until explained. Designed to look like a row of small books, with the decorative addition of three birds to the top.
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Once the keyhole is revealed the top compartment can be unlocked, while the base can be slid out to reveal a secret compartment.
Andros Antiques
fig 1. An antique wooden Sorrento puzzle box crafted from olive wood featuring inlaid details and a hidden compartment design.
fig 1. Sorrento Puzzle Box in Olive Wood

All very ingenious, and a really fun item to enjoy.

Supplied with working key.

All our prices include free delivery to Mainland England & Wales

Circa 1930

Dimensions

Width 9in/23cm

Depth 5in/13cm

Height 4in/10cm

Date of Manufacture

Andros Antiques has dated this Sorrento Wooden Puzzle Box to the 1930s.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1146725
Dealers Internal Ref
1504
Andros Antiques
Andros Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018

Andros antiques has been created by two colleagues with over 80 years of experience in the antique furniture trade.

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Archive I An antique wooden Sorrento puzzle box crafted from olive wood featuring inlaid details and a hidden compartment design. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Sorrento Puzzle Box in Olive Wood

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Andros Antiques
Telephone 07850 441047
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United Kingdom

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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/andros
Verified Since Apr 2018
Items For Sale 116
Items Sold 408
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An antique wooden Sorrento puzzle box crafted from olive wood featuring inlaid details and a hidden compartment design.
Sorrento Puzzle Box in Olive Wood
Ref: SA1146725
An antique wooden Sorrento puzzle box crafted from olive wood featuring inlaid details and a hidden compartment design.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOlive Wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsInlaid marquetry, Secret compartments, Pyrography detailing
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Sorrento puzzle boxes originate from the coastal town of Sorrento in Italy, where craftsmen developed intricate wood-carving and marquetry techniques during the 19th century, often incorporating hidden sliding mechanisms.

Authentic pieces typically utilise local woods such as olive wood, walnut, and maple, frequently embellished with contrasting veneers and hand-drawn or pyrography details.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting the precision of the interlocking joinery, the natural grain and ageing of the olive wood, and traditional hand-finished decorative motifs rather than modern machine printing.

These compact decorative items work well displayed on open shelving, desks, or coffee tables, adding texture, historical interest, and a tactile element to contemporary spaces.

Preserve the finish by keeping the wood away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, applying natural beeswax occasionally to maintain the lustre of the timber.
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