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Antique Swedish? Scandinavian Silver Brass Mother of Pearl Carved Box

$ 85.53

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Type: Box
  • Composition: Silver, brass, mother of pearl
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back

    Description

    Antique Swedish? Scandinavian Silver Brass Mother of Pearl Carved Box
    Presented is an interesting antique silver, brass, and mother-of-pearl box,
    possibly of Swedish make. The box dates to the mid to late 1800s. The box is
    octagonal in form, with a brass exterior, silver interior, and plaque of mother
    of pearl in the lid. The mother-of-pearl is beautifully hand carved with
    intricate and unusual designs, including pendulous curtains with hidden faces in
    them, a Gorgon type face at the top flanked by crouching sphinxes or similar
    chimeric beasts. The exterior of the box has a very ornate floral and foliate
    design carved in the brass, showing the silver beneath for an interesting
    contrast. Inside the box is an old scrap of paper reading 'Bought in Sweden but
    may not be Swedish.'
    The box is in great condition. The mother of pearl in the lid is in great
    shape, with no chips or cracks. The box shuts nicely. The decoration is nice and
    crisp.
    The box measures about 2 ¾ by 2 1/8 by 1 1/8 inches, LxWxH.
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