Caption

Box, Cuboid storage box 1840–1860, Central Europe with rounded edges on the long sides of the lid, veneered with rosewood. Fitted with engraved brass ribbons with cut-out edges forming strap hinges. At the top of the front wall of the body is a lock plate cut from brass sheet in a shape similar to a cross; a similar plaque is centered on the lid. Appliqués attached with spherical-head pins. Lid lined with glass on the inside. Mortice lock with one striker mounted in the lower rim of the lid. Plant decoration; geometric ornament. Height 12.6 cm, width 14.8 cm, depth 12 cm., A small wooden chest with a rounded lid sits against a light gray background; the chest is dark brown with visible wood grain and worn edges, and it features decorative metal straps and fittings in a brass tone with engraved patterns and a few silver-toned round rivets.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A15_170

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68.7Mb (1.9Mb) / 20.0in x 13.3in / 6000 x 4000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Box Cuboid storage box 1840–1860 Central Europe rounded edges long sides lid veneered rosewood Fitted engraved brass ribbons cut- edges forming strap hinges top front wall body lock plate cut brass sheet shape cross plaque centered Appliqués attached spherical-head pins Lid lined glass inside Mortice lock striker mounted lower rim Plant decoration geometric ornament Height 12.6 cm width 14.8 cm depth 12 cm small wooden chest rounded sits light gray background chest dark brown visible wood grain worn edges features decorative metal straps fittings brass tone engraved patterns silver-toned round rivets.