A GERMAN WALNUT, FRUITWOOD, PARQUETRY AND IVORY-INLAID STRONG BOX
A GERMAN WALNUT, FRUITWOOD, PARQUETRY AND IVORY-INLAID STRONG BOX
DATED 1745
Decorated with geometric motifs, the hinged top with sliding compartment opening to reveal the secret double key locking mechanism, with four interlaced initials and dated '1745', the front, back and sides with stylised patterns, the angles with tulips, on scrolled feet
15 1⁄4 in. (39 cm.) high; 22 in. (56 cm.) wide; 15 1⁄4 in. (39 cm.) deep
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Acquired from Etiénne Levy, Paris.
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A GERMAN WALNUT, FRUITWOOD, PARQUETRY AND IVORY-INLAID STRONG BOX
DATED 1745
Decorated with geometric motifs, the hinged top with sliding compartment opening to reveal the secret double key locking mechanism, with four interlaced initials and dated '1745', the front, back and sides with stylised patterns, the angles with tulips, on scrolled feet
15 1⁄4 in. (39 cm.) high; 22 in. (56 cm.) wide; 15 1⁄4 in. (39 cm.) deep
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Acquired from Etiénne Levy, Paris.
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