VTG/Antique Florentine Wooden Hand Painted Organizer Box Storage Case Secretary

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This vintage/antique Florentine Wooden Hand Painted Desktop Folding Secretary Organizer Box is a beautifully crafted storage case with a hunter … Read more This vintage/antique Florentine Wooden Hand Painted Desktop Folding Secretary Organizer Box is a beautifully crafted storage case with a hunter green color and wooden interior. It features a rectangular shape with dimensions of 13.5" tall x 17" wide x 6" deep and weighs 5 lbs. Handmade in Italy with a red Florentia label on the underside, this storage box is perfect for organizing documents and jewelry, letters and mementos, sentimentals and keepsakes. The drop front ledge adds a unique touch, making it a charming addition to any desk, bedside table or shelf display. For John Deere aficionados, this piece is reminiscent with its green and yellow gold coloring. Larger than the traditional jewelry box or dollhouse versions and smaller than the full-sized furniture version, this gem is a gorgeous, weathered treasure that's still functional and a sight to behold. Its hardware, hand-painted coats of arms and smudged interior make this piece truly one-of-a-kind. Wherever and however you choose to display and utilize this desktop secretary is worth a photo that speaks a thousand words - and we'd someday love to see it! Longing for this to find a home where it's truly cherished and proudly displayed - or discreetly hidden should that be the preferred option. Pretty & Practical...

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The smudges, the stain and varnish, the hardware and screws indicate this piece dates back to the depression era in the late '20s/early '30s.

Coats of arms were historically used to identify individuals and families, especially knights in battle, and the practice of heraldry began in the 11th and 12th centuries. It's difficult to determine the exact age of this specific item, but similar painted coats of arms can date back several centuries.

The drawer art has been likened to fabric designer Jane Churchill's March Hare pattern with its whimsical flare and, meanwhile, Italian Florentine boxes are renowned for their gilded and hand painted designs. See less