Totally unique large hand crafted jewellery/storage/sewing box with marbled paper inlay
A totally unique hand crafted storage/collections or memorabilia box.
The top is completely hand cut paper & veneer parquetry with a variety of traditional veneers used
The outside of the box has a covering with a blue material that looks like leather, however it is actually paper using an old technique of soaking, scrunching and dyeing heavy paper. This has been applied to the box, sealed and polished. It has a marbled paper detail on each side
The handle on the top is solid brass
The front of the box has two brass clasps
Inside the lid is a print from a William Morris pattern book 'Brother Rabbit' in blue
There is a removable tray covered with printed marbled paper depth of tray is 2.75cm approx with 10cm storage below
The interior of the box is lined with blue satin and printed marbled paper
Size of box is 35cm x 25cm x 17.5cm
A really good size box ideal for sewing/ memorabilia, papers or 'stuff'