Puma & Bear, London
19th Century Inlaid & Carved Continental Jewellery Box
£325
This is a carved continental parquetry inlaid jewellery box. It has a canted rectangular form design with architectural details on the front corners. The lid has a carved central panel of flowers, vines and leaves with a rose as its centre piece. On the inside of the lid is a mirror surrounded by the original velvet. When opened, an interim lid of tumbling block design is revealed. A brass ring pull is at the base and is used to lift the parquetry-designed lid to reveal the interior of divided compartments. The box sits on compressed bun feet.
SIZE
Width: 33.5 cm
Depth: 26.5cm
Height: 20 cm