Biedermeier Box, Walnut On Oak, Marquetry, Southern Germany, Circa 1850
Large, high-quality, late Biedermeier walnut chest with precious wood marquetry and an inlaid motif on the lid. From Southern Germany about 1840-50.
The antique box is made of walnut veneered over maple and solid walnut with numerous inlays of precious woods, maple, and ebony. The top of the lid features an oval motif depicting a peasant couple inlaid in stained wood against a broad ebony background. It also has an inlaid brass coat of arms and a black knob with a white dot on the lid. The chest has a functional iron lock, brass hinges, and a brass chain. It has been restored and hand-polished with shellac.
Dimensions:
The antique box is made of walnut veneered over maple and solid walnut with numerous inlays of precious woods, maple, and ebony. The top of the lid features an oval motif depicting a peasant couple inlaid in stained wood against a broad ebony background. It also has an inlaid brass coat of arms and a black knob with a white dot on the lid. The chest has a functional iron lock, brass hinges, and a brass chain. It has been restored and hand-polished with shellac.
Dimensions:
H 15 cm / 5.91 in
W 33 cm / 12.99 in
D 23 cm / 9.06 in
590 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Louis Philippe, Charles 10th
Condition: Fully restored in our whorkshop
Material: Wood marquetry
Width: 33 cm
Height: 15 cm
Depth: 23 cm
Reference (ID): 1647284
Availability: In stock
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