Antique Jerusalem Olive Wood Jewelry Box
Antique Jerusalem olive wood jewelry box, circa early 20th century.
Traditionally crafted in the form of a bookcase ("library of books"), simulating a row of standing book spines with rounded backs, separated by dark grooves.
The upper portion of the lid is carved with a representation of the Temple Mount, surrounded by floral and foliate decorations.
Inscribed "Jerusalem" in English.
Designed in the inspiration of Italian Sorrento-style pieces and incorporating moving parts: a sliding base panel that opens to a lower compartment, and a central panel that opens to reveal a hidden locking mechanism.
Interior lined in red felt.
Dimensions: 14×11×12 cm.
570 g.
In very good condition; loss to the upper right rear corner of the lid, light wear.
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Antique Jerusalem olive wood jewelry box, circa early 20th century.
Traditionally crafted in the form of a bookcase ("library of books"), simulating a row of standing book spines with rounded backs, separated by dark grooves.
The upper portion of the lid is carved with a representation of the Temple Mount, surrounded by floral and foliate decorations.
Inscribed "Jerusalem" in English.
Designed in the inspiration of Italian Sorrento-style pieces and incorporating moving parts: a sliding base panel that opens to a lower compartment, and a central panel that opens to reveal a hidden locking mechanism.
Interior lined in red felt.
Dimensions: 14×11×12 cm.
570 g.
In very good condition; loss to the upper right rear corner of the lid, light wear.