Description
We are selling this great looking European strong box. This small document box is probably Austrian or German Biedermeier in origin, or possibly French. and made circa 1850. The box has marquetry inlaid decoration and sunburst design on the top. The edge of the top is embellished with small iron strapping. Missing the key.
Condition: Some small damages mostly to the veneer. Small splits and some loss on the front of the box. Damage with split and loss on the right rear corner. Finial knob may be replaced.
Dimensions:
Height 4 Inches 10.3 cm
Width 7 3/4 Inches 19.8 cm
Depth 5 1/2 Inches 14.0 cm
Condition:
Alterations: Original Design Modified
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Finial knob has been replaced. Some surface wear. Damages and splits to veneer on the front of the box. Damage with splits and some losses on the right rear corner.
Origin:
Germany
Materials & Techniques:
Iron, Wood
Details:
Country of Origin: Germany
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition: Some small damages mostly to the veneer. Small splits and some loss on the front of the box. Damage with split and loss on the right rear corner. Finial knob may be replaced.
Dimensions:
Height 4 Inches 10.3 cm
Width 7 3/4 Inches 19.8 cm
Depth 5 1/2 Inches 14.0 cm
Condition:
Alterations: Original Design Modified
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Finial knob has been replaced. Some surface wear. Damages and splits to veneer on the front of the box. Damage with splits and some losses on the right rear corner.
Origin:
Germany
Materials & Techniques:
Iron, Wood
Details:
Country of Origin: Germany
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition
Original Design Modified; Some Imperfections; Finial knob has been replaced. Some surface wear. Damages and splits to veneer on the front of the box. Damage with splits and some losses on the right rear corner.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
4 x 7.75 x 5.5 in
19th Century European German or Austrian Biedermeier Strong Box
Estimate $320-$860
Starting Bid
$160
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