Early northern European carved oak document box. Swedish or German, circa 1720. Scalloped steel mounts, hand-forged nails with original leather nail pads, and low turned feet. Lovely condition. All original including the key. There is an old inventory number on the base. Measures 18.25" wide, 12.5" deep, and 10" high. This item is on display in our gallery at OLD SAYBROOK ANTIQUES CENTER and can be seen by visiting 756 MIDDLESEX AVE OLD SAYBROOK, CT 06475. Open Daily 10am-4pm www.OldSaybrookAntiquesCenter.com
French hand painted tole coal scuttle or hamper, the tall oblong shape, footed vessle decorated with an "Old Master" floral arrangement and a classic 18th C. trophy, the domed cover with a wooden ball finial & brass carry handles, France, c. 1900. Dimensions: 28" H x 14" W x 9 1/2" D
An Anglo Indian carved rosewood and ivory inlaid sewing box, the stepped rectangular top and sides featuring elaborately carved fantastical animals, centering an elephant figure, amid floral and foliate decoration, all bordered by geometric design inlay, the sandlewood interior divided into numerous compartments, some with ivory fittings & additional sewing accoutrements. A removable mirror with inlaid border attaches to the hinged cover. Anglo India, c.1820. Note: Some professional restoration to geometric inlay. Dimensions: 5" H x 12 3/4" W x 9 1/2" D
A spectacular Japanese Imperial yellow cloisonne enamel presentation or valuables box, the hinged cover & four side panels decorated with stylistic chrysanthemum flowers (Emperor's symbol), the gilt metal interior beautifully worked with incised bamboo & bird design; on bracket feet. Inaba School attribution, possibly Inaba Nanaho; unsigned. Japan, c. 1910. Dimensions: 2 3/4" H X 6 1/4" W x 3 1/2" D If you wish to browse our entire available inventory please go to OneofaKindAntiques.com. We also offer a consultation service AntiquesConsultant.com, ... as well as an online price guide at TheBestAntiquesPriceGuide.com. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut please add the CT state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes, tariffs or customs that might apply.
Anglo Raj carved coconut object d'art, the large coconut shell having finely incised decoration and an ebonized teak cover topped by a carved elephant finial, all mounted on an ebonized teak tripod base, the coconut supported by 3 similar ebonized elephants. Burmese origin, c.1880 Shell dimensions: 5" x 5". Overall dimensions: 10" H x 6" W If you wish to browse our entire available inventory please go to OneofaKindAntiques.com. We also offer a consultation service AntiquesConsultant.com, ... as well as an online price guide at TheBestAntiquesPriceGuide.com. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut please add the CT state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes, tariffs or customs that might apply.