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Description
This antique puzzle box was made as a souvenir in the Sorrento area of Italy in the late 1890-1910. It … Read more This antique puzzle box was made as a souvenir in the Sorrento area of Italy in the late 1890-1910. It is inlaid with book spines on the front. A delicate mosaic band of inlaid wood decorated the lid, along with three swallows flying. A small piece of the mosaic band has some damage. It has a secret compartment in the right side of the box. Originally one of the book spines on the front of the box slide open to reveal a key hole to lock the box. That feature is no longer working, I believe the book spine has been glued into place. Without being perfect, this little wood box has withstood the test of time and it still very nice indeed. See less
- Dimensions
- 9ʺW × 5ʺD × 4ʺH
- Styles
- Art Nouveau
- Italian
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Very nice box for its vintage. There is some minor damage on the mosaic inlay on top. The keyhole has … moreVery nice box for its vintage. There is some minor damage on the mosaic inlay on top. The keyhole has been altered to not be available to lock the box. There are minor surface scratches consistent with age and gentle use. less
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