{"product_id":"vintage-mahogany-box-with-inlaid-oval-fan-41201","title":"Vintage Mahogany Box with Inlaid Oval Fan Medallion, Lock and Key, Attributed Late 19th Century, 26 cm Jewelry Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the nineteenth century, a fine wooden box was a personal treasure. It held letters, jewelry, keepsakes and small valuables, and its lock kept them private. Cabinetmakers made these boxes from rich woods such as mahogany, and decorated them with inlays of contrasting wood to give a plain shape a touch of elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mahogany box is attributed to the late nineteenth century. It is a simple rectangle with a lid that closes neatly over the base. At the centre of the lid sits an oval inlay of pale wood, cut in a fan pattern. This motif is called a patera, after the shallow dish used in ancient Roman offerings, and it was a favourite of classical furniture makers. A small keyhole sits on the front, and the box comes with its key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box is in very good condition for its age. The mahogany has a warm, deep patina, with a few light marks on the lid. The plain interior is clean and sound. It makes a lovely jewelry box or keepsake box on a dressing table, desk or bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short, this is a vintage mahogany box with an inlaid oval fan medallion, a lock and its key. It is attributed to the late nineteenth century, 26 cm long and exactly as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. DETAILS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Length 26 cm (10.2 in); width 16 cm (6.3 in); height 13 cm (5.1 in). Roughly the size of a large hardcover book.\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Mahogany, with pale wood inlay\u003cbr\u003e\nStyle-Period: Classical style with fan inlay; vintage, attributed to the late nineteenth century\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping: Professionally packed, fully insured, worldwide. We handle the paperwork, with all import duties paid by us; nothing to settle on delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Very good for its age; warm patina to the wood; a few light marks on the lid; plain interior, clean and sound. Supplied with its key.\u003cbr\u003e\nReturns: Accepted within 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Jaspers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59780601479513,"sku":"LM-V-261","price":419.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/5388\/5529\/files\/il_fullxfull.8643141480_arf0.jpg?v=1791455953","url":"https:\/\/maisonjaspers.com\/products\/vintage-mahogany-box-with-inlaid-oval-fan-41201","provider":"Maison Jaspers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}