Walnut burl letter box - Early 20th century

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Walnut burl letter box - Early 20th century

Name: Walnut burl letter box - Early 20th century
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 22UIF5IKYK
Price: 850 EUR
Availability: InStock

By Gallery Antiquités Lecomte

850 €

Period 20th century

Style French Restoration, Charles X

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From: 44810, Héric, France

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Elegance, functionality and exceptional craftsmanship: these are the watchwords of this walnut burr veneer correspondence box, sublimated by light wood marquetry.
More than just a utilitarian object, it bears witness to ancestral know-how and a pronounced taste for beautiful objects.
At first glance, the eye is captivated by the unique grain of the walnut, whose natural texture, tormented and deep, gives the box a true visual identity.
The light wood marquetry adds subtle harmony, playing on contrasts to magnify the box's lines.
On opening, an elegant surprise awaits the user: a carefully darkened black leather interior on the flap, serving as a writing surface.
This refined detail, both aesthetic and practical, provides a pleasant work surface for writing personal letters and notes.
In the spirit of classic correspondence boxes, small integrated compartments are used to store and classify mail, ensuring impeccable order for epistolary exchanges.
Between tradition and modernity, this box embodies the nobility of woodworking and the delicate taste of an era when the art of writing took on an almost ceremonial dimension.
A time-honored piece that, in its own way, recounts the elegance of meticulous correspondence.
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Period: Early 20th century
Excellent condition.
Waxed finish
Delivery possible in France and abroad on request.
Dimensions :
Width : 32 cm
Depth: 21.5 cm
Height: 24.5 cm
Ref.215V

Ref: 22UIF5IKYK

Additional Information

Condition	Restored
Style	French Restoration, Charles X (Boxes, Cases, Kits of French Restoration, Charles X Style)
Period	20th century (Boxes, Cases, Kits 20th century)
Country of origin	France
Width (cm)	32
Height (cm)	24.5
Depth (cm)	21.5
Internal reference	215V