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Antique Walnut veneered box strikingly framed circa 1880.

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Reference: Sb460

Description:
SB460: Walnut veneered box strikingly framed circa 1880.
A box veneered in walnut and framed in figured walnut cut so as to emphasise the slanting stripes. It is further accented with separating black lines. The two tone interior is original and hardly shows any signs of wear. Working lock and key.

Origin: UK

Circa: 1880

Size: 30.3 cm wide by 22.7  cm by 15.2 cm:  11.9  inches wide by   8.9 inches by  6 inches.

Condition: Good overall see images

 

SB460: Walnut veneered box strikingly framed circa 1880. A box veneered in walnut and framed in figured walnut cut so as to emphasise the slanting stripes. It is further accented with separating black lines. The two tone interior is original and hardly shows any signs of wear. Working lock and key.
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SB460: Walnut veneered box strikingly framed circa 1880. A box veneered in walnut and framed in figured walnut cut so as to emphasise the slanting stripes. It is further accented with separating black lines. The two tone interior is original and hardly shows any signs of wear. Working lock and key.
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The box is veneered in walnut and framed in figured walnut cut so as to emphasise the slanting stripes. It is further accented with separating black lines.

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SB460: Walnut veneered box strikingly framed circa 1880. A box veneered in walnut and framed in figured walnut cut so as to emphasise the slanting stripes. It is further accented with separating black lines. The two tone interior is original and hardly shows any signs of wear. Working lock and key.
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The inside: There is a tray fitted for sewing. The two tone interior is original and hardly shows any signs of wear.

 

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