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Antique Victorian Wooden Hand Made Box with Trompe-l'oeil Book on Top - Price Reduced

Antique Victorian Wooden Hand Made Box with Trompe-l'oeil Book on Top - Price Reduced

Description

This one of a kind Victorian antique box is circa 1870, and was the most prized possession from an old farmhouse in Pennsylvania.

This beautiful piece was handmade, and is wood throughout. The book on top was hand carved from the wood and painted. The term: Trompe-l'oeil means a painting that creates a strong illusion of reality that the viewer may not at first be sure whether the item (book in this case) depicted is real or a representation.

For it's age, this is in great condition. On the outside, there obviously are some marks in the wood, and a couple of the corners have been worn. The paint on the book is crazing in places, but is perfectly intact. As you can see, there is a keyhole, but the key is missing.

The bottom is lined with felt.

The inside is also lined in felt, with the exception of the top which was painted black. There is minor staining to the felt.

Approximate measurements are: 10 1/4" wide by 8" high by 7 1/4" deep.

One thing that must be noted is that the family kept mothballs inside this box to preserve their treasured piece. That odor is quite strong when the box is opened.

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International buyers are welcome, but please convo me before purchasing so that I may prepare an accurate shipping quote.

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Added on Aug 18, 2009