“The panels and carving are in good condition. Couple of little nicks on the edges, and a larger chip on the underside of one corner. Has the brass lock escutcheon but missing the lock mechanism, and has a newer lock plate & screws on the underside of the lid. The hinges are original. Missing the divider inside.”
Lovely Antique Deep Carved Rosewood Wooden Box Dutch Maori Tiki ? for sale
DIMENSIONS: 17.75cms by 10cms and 8.5cms tall. POSTAGE COSTS:UK is £4 Signed Second Delivery. EUROPEAN UNION/EUROPE IS £14 GBP signed airmail.USA/CANADA IS £19GBP signed airmail. LOTS OF IMAGES SO PLEASE VIEW AS PART OF THE SALE DESCRIPTION. ITEM: For sale is lovely carved wooden box. Has some age and nicely carved with leaves, stems and fruit. Would have had divider inside that is missing, so probably cigar or cigarette box. Appears to be made of rosewood with quite thick panels. Has the brass lock escutcheon but missing the lock mechanism, and has newer lock plate screws on the underside of the lid. The hinges are original. Probably dating to between 1910-30s approximately? Possibly Dutch or even Maori Tiki in style? CONDITION: The panels and carving are in good condition. Couple of little nicks on the edges, and larger chip on the underside of one corner. Has the brass lock escutcheon but missing the lock mechanism, and has newer lock plate screws on the underside of the lid. The hinges are original. Missing the divider inside. Payment is by Paypal only.NOTE: lot the items for sale are old or antique and as such have normal signs of wear as would be expected.Items will be very well packed for posting and in solid box. If the item is over £50GBP in value and sent by Royal Mail/Parcelforce then buyer must ask for extra insurance at cost which can be done by using Special Delivery or increased insurance for international postage. Otherwise standard inclusive amount will apply.
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