Description
This is a small antique seamstress’ button box. A Japanese, brass decorative tin, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Delicately crafted box with wonderful colour and detail
Displays a desirable aged patina throughout with minimal tarnishing
Fine brasswork displays warm golden tones with silvered beading to lid edge
Decorated with relief cast foliate and bird motif to great effect
Interior lightly time-worn with remnants of original silvered finish
This is a charming antique seamstress’ button box, with an appealing Japanese decorative finish from the late Edo period (1603 – 1868) whilst under the Tokugawa shogunate. Delivered polished and ready to enjoy.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 6.5cm (2.5”)
Max Depth: 5cm (2”)
Max Height: 2.5cm (1”)
| Design Period | Before 1890 |
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| Year | 1850 |
| Production Period | Before 1890 |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
| Style | Japanese |
| Detailed Condition |
Very Good This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Light wear consistent with age and use, Presented in very good antique condition.
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| Product Code | KTO-1704733 |
| Materials | Brass |
| Color | Gold |
| Width |
7 cm 2.6 inch |
| Depth |
5 cm 2.0 inch |
| Height |
3 cm 1.0 inch |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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