Description

A very fine and unusual snuff box in the form of a small book probably an apprentice piece.
The box is constructed from solid satinwood and inlaid with various exotic woods.
Both sides inlaid with a six pointed boxwood star surounded with tulipwood and ebony.
One side is crossbanded with partridge wood the other tulipwood.
All edged with ebony stringing.
The solid Birdseye maple spine is fixed into position with tapered sliding dovetails.
With the spine removed the sliding section can be removed to reveal a partially zink lined interior
Size. 3 5/8 inches wide. 2 1/2 inches deep. 7/8 inches deep
I have been established as a dealer and antique furniture restorer for almost 20 years.
I have a real love and passion of fine 18th and early 19th century furniture.
As a professional restorer I am always searching for the finest quality and original items but should any restoration be nessesary it will be sympathetically and skilfully carried out in house by myself.
If items are purchased with buy now option I shall do my very best to work with my courier to offer free delivery within most of UK mainland. (Some exclusions to locations may apply)
It has been noted that the system is rounding up measurements added in cm to the next nearest inch so if dimensions are critical for a particular space please work by the cm size listed of please ask.

Dimensions

Height = 2 cm (1")
Width = 9.5 cm (4")
Depth = 6.5 cm (3")