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An Elegant French Games Token Box In Rare Kingwood; French Circa 1860-1880.
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Description
An elegant French games token box in rare kingwood. Kingwood also known as Prince’s wood, was the most highly prized and expensive timber of the 18th and 19th century. Shipped in from South America by early merchants, it was only used for the finest pieces of furniture, musical instruments and occasionally clocks. Slightly domed shape with a very interesting pattern of diamond shaped grain diminishing in size towards the center. Brass edging around the very top. The interior in coromandel wood with five removable containers each lined with a fine filet of bone striping. Kingwood along all inside edges. Original Jetons.1 This box could as well function as a jewelry box. Working lock and key.
French circa 1860-1880.
height: 2 in. 5 cm.,
width: 11.5 in. 29 cm.,
depth: 9 in. 23 cm. -
More Information
Origin: France Period: 19th Century Materials: Brass, Kingwood Condition: Good. working lock and key Creation Date: Circa 1860-1880. Styles / Movements: Traditional Patterns: Geometric, Herringbone/Tweed, Traditional Article References: Jetons or jettons https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeton Dealer Reference #: JG-350 Incollect Reference #: 492269 -
Dimensions
W. 11.5 in; H. 2 in; D. 9 in; W. 29.21 cm; H. 5.08 cm; D. 22.86 cm;
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