BM-SO-324 Biedermeier box, walnut, maple, South Germany, circa 1860

Description

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 …”).
• 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