Description
19th century Victorian very unique solid oak desk or tabletop casket or box with bronze cherubic plaque mounted to top. The plaque consists of a very well modelled reclining sleeping cherub, complete with a bow and quiver of arrows.
This may have originally been made as a romantic and enduring gift for someone.
The moulded edges of the base as well as the hinged rising lid are accented with ebony strips, while the oak interior has a movable shaped partition to allow customisation of the space for letters, bills, or whatever one likes.
Size-10 inches long by 6 inches deep by 6.5 inches high.
A truly unique box, very suitable for a desk or table.
With excellent colour, grain and patina, this is in very good condition.
A great gift for the collector of antique boxes and smalls, and a very functional piece for desk or table.
Please click on my personal website link in the top left column of this page, or go to www.serpentineantiques.co.uk to see additional items not listed on this site. If you would like additional photos, I am happy to provide them.
Inventory is located in different locations, so please email to verify availability. Thank you.
Internal Ref: 5731
19th century wonderful Victorian solid oak casket with bronze plaque to top, and partitioned interior, for desk or table.
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
5731
Description
19th century Victorian very unique solid oak desk or tabletop casket or box with bronze cherubic plaque mounted to top. The plaque consists of a very well modelled reclining sleeping cherub, complete with a bow and quiver of arrows.
This may have originally been made as a romantic and enduring gift for someone.
The moulded edges of the base as well as the hinged rising lid are accented with ebony strips, while the oak interior has a movable shaped partition to allow customisation of the space for letters, bills, or whatever one likes.
Size-10 inches long by 6 inches deep by 6.5 inches high.
A truly unique box, very suitable for a desk or table.
With excellent colour, grain and patina, this is in very good condition.
A great gift for the collector of antique boxes and smalls, and a very functional piece for desk or table.
Please click on my personal website link in the top left column of this page, or go to www.serpentineantiques.co.uk to see additional items not listed on this site. If you would like additional photos, I am happy to provide them.
Inventory is located in different locations, so please email to verify availability. Thank you.
Internal Ref: 5731
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.