Early 17th-Century Italian Antique Brass & Iron-Bound Table Top Box / Casket Of Very Small Proportions – Ideal As A Jewellery Box / Trinket Box
Description
Early 17th-Century Italian Antique Brass & Iron-Bound Table Top Box / Casket Of Very Small Proportions – Ideal As A Jewellery Box / Trinket Box
A charming antique iron and brass-bound dome-topped box dating back to the early 17th-century.
Italian origin.
Constructed from wood, with traces of its original fabric covering. The decorative metal bands are held together and joined to the carcass by way of floral-shaped rivets. The lid opens to reveal an interior lined with red paper.
The box comes complete with a functioning period antique iron lock and key.
Provenance – Acquired from a private collection in the USA.
Condition – Please refer to the images. There is significant surface wear and losses commensurate with age. The box remains functional. The lid opens and closes with ease. A further detailed condition report is available upon request
Size – Width 11 cm x Depth 6 cm x Height 7 cm (4 1/3″ x 2 3/8″ x 2 3/4″)
