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This exquisite vintage Italian valet or jewelry box is a handsome addition to a dresser, nightstand, or executive desk. Handcrafted …
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This exquisite vintage Italian valet or jewelry box is a handsome addition to a dresser, nightstand, or executive desk. Handcrafted in Italy, the wooden box is wrapped in a rich, deep mahogany-brown leather featuring elegant perimeter top-stitching and brass dome rivets reinforcing the rear hinge.
The box is elevated by four spectacular, heavily cast brass corner feet detailed with classical European mascaron (face) and scroll motifs. The lid opens to reveal a clean, raw suede-textured interior liner and a segmented three-compartment wooden base, perfectly sized for organizing watches, cufflinks, rings, or pocket items. A timeless, tactile decorative piece that exudes old-world European craftsmanship. The clean interior features precise miter-cut corner joints wrapping a solid hardwood partitioned frame, highlighting the item's enduring structural integrity.
Interior Dimensions: 4.5"x2.5"(each section)
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- Dimensions
- 8ʺW × 6ʺD × 2.5ʺH
- Styles
- Italian
- Renaissance
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Leather
- Metal
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Overall Condition: Good Vintage Condition with beautiful, authentic age-related character. Construction Details: The inner box frame uses solid hardwood partitions … moreOverall Condition: Good Vintage Condition with beautiful, authentic age-related character. Construction Details: The inner box frame uses solid hardwood partitions rather than cheap pressed cardboard or plastic dividers. Leather Exterior: The leather exhibits minor typical surface scuffs, light pocket indentations, and slight edge rubbing. There is one small dark circular blemish/scuff mark on the front-right corner of the lower box frame. Edge Finishes: The leather wrap is masterfully cut and mitered at the corners with clear evidence of hand-tooling and edge burnishing. Interior & Structure: The solid wood interior compartments are firm, clean, and structurally sound. There is a small, localized 0.25" hairline wood split and slight surface bulge on the interior back wall panel where a structural assembly pin or brad nail tip has slightly pushed forward from the reverse side. The textured lid liner remains fully intact, and the rear hinge mechanism operates smoothly. Interior State: The interior wood grain shows an open, unvarnished pore structure with completely natural aging and zero water ring stains or heavy residue build-up. Hardware/Feet: The ornate cast metal feet are firmly attached with original screws and display a beautiful, bright gold-tone patina with minor vintage tarnishing in the deep crevices. less
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