Biedermeier Box, Walnut, Maple, South Germany, Circa 1860
Beautiful Biedermeier box in walnut with maple inlay from Southern Germany, circa 1860.
- Walnut veneered on softwood, with a book-matched veneer pattern on the lid.
- Fine maple string inlay framing the lid.
- Profiled molding below the lid.
- Removable tray with nine compartments.
- Pressed leather key escutcheon.
- Brass hinges.
- Working box lock with a later replacement key.
- Old pencil inscription on the inside of the lid, apparently reading “Diese Kassette …” (“This box …”), remaining text not clearly legible.
- Restored condition, hand-polished with shellac (french polish).
Dimensions:
- Walnut veneered on softwood, with a book-matched veneer pattern on the lid.
- Fine maple string inlay framing the lid.
- Profiled molding below the lid.
- Removable tray with nine compartments.
- Pressed leather key escutcheon.
- Brass hinges.
- Working box lock with a later replacement key.
- Old pencil inscription on the inside of the lid, apparently reading “Diese Kassette …” (“This box …”), remaining text not clearly legible.
- Restored condition, hand-polished with shellac (french polish).
Dimensions:
- H 13.5 cm / 5.31 in
- W 31.4 cm / 12.36 in
- D 18.5 cm / 7.28 in
690 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Louis Philippe, Charles 10th
Condition: Fully restored in our whorkshop
Material: Wallnut
Width: 31,4 cm
Height: 13,5 cm
Depth: 18,5 cm
Reference (ID): 1841776
Availability: In stock
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