Raber Uniques & Collectibles 11.9.26

Antique Inlaid Wood Marquetry Box

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Start price: $10

Estimated price: $10 - $500

Buyer's Premium: 20%

Description

8 x 5 x 4 in.; box. An wooden box featuring intricate marquetry and parquetry veneers. The lid is centered with a four-pointed star motif composed of contrasting light and dark wood veneers, set within a series of geometric borders. The perimeter of the lid and the upper edge of the base are decorated with "barber pole" style mosaic banding. The front of the box displays a diamond-shaped wood escutcheon centered around the keyhole.