Antique Ladies Vanity Box, Italian, Olive Wood, Keepsake, Jewellery, Sorrento
Stock no. 18.9639
Delivery price for this piece
| UK mainland | Free |
|---|---|
| Europe | £34.80 |
| USA, Canada & Mexico | £54 |
| Rest of the world | £91.20 |
Tracked and insured, door to door. For international deliveries, import duties and taxes are paid on arrival. Highlands & Islands, Northern Ireland or anywhere else: ask for a delivery price. Delivery & returns
Our Stock # 18.9639
This is an antique ladies vanity box. An Italian, olive wood keepsake or jewellery box, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
- Unusual form with a fascinating hidden lock mechanism
- Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order
- Select olive wood stocks present fine grain interest
- Mellow caramel hues add to the appeal
- Presents as an appealing example of Sorrento ware
- Trio of small, hand-painted birds adorn the lid
- Distinctive book motif with numbered spines to the fascia
- Sliding forward upon its base, the lock revealed by a drop-down panel
- Once revealed, the inset lock in working order — key present
- Replete with a lightly aged and desirably foxed mirror to the lid interior
- Light blue silk cotton cushioned lining ideal for cosseting jewellery
This is a distinctive antique ladies vanity box, with a fascinating sliding mechanism to the base and useful mirror to the interior. Delivered ready to use.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 24.5cm (9.75'')
Max Depth: 13cm (5'')
Max Height: 11cm (4.25'')
Interior Width: 21.5cm (8.5'')
Interior Depth: 9.5cm (3.75'')
Interior Height: 5.5cm (2.25'')
Mirror Plate Width: 20.5cm (8'')
Mirror Plate Height: 8.5cm (3.25'')