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Antique Victorian Black Forest Carved Wooden Jewelry Box Bird Swiss Geneve

Sale price: $US 275.00 Make an offer
Last update: 21.03.2018

Item location: Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, United States

Technical specifications, photos and description:

Seller notes:	“Pre-owned, good condition, old patina with some age appropriate wear, wear visible to tufted fabric lining inside compartments. Some old cracks in wood visible in underside base (see last photo).”
Style:	Black Forest
Age:	1850-1899
Manufacturer:	Boxes
Country/Region of Origin:	Switzerland
Primary Material:	Wood
Color:	Brown
Original/Reproduction:	Original
Maker:	Unknown
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Antique Victorian Black Forest Carved Wooden Jewelry Box Bird Swiss Geneve for Sale

Antique Victorian Black Forest Carved Wooden Jewelry Box Bird Swiss "Geneve"Black Forest carving is wood carving industry made popular in Switzerland in the 19th century that incorporated natural elements like animals, trees, branches and leaves into the stylized carvings; Makers displayed carvings at international exhibits like the Great Exhibition in London in 1851 and the Chicago Worlds Fair in 1893
Front of box swings open to reveal interior fabric lined compartmentsBeautifully carved details including bird finialDates ca. late 19th early 20th century
Measures about 9" tallPre-owned, good condition, old patina with some age appropriate wear, wear visible to tufted fabric lining inside compartments
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