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This is a small antique seamstress' button box. A Japanese, brass decorative tin, dating to the early Victorian period, circa …
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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'')
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- Dimensions
- 2.5ʺW × 2ʺD × 1ʺH
- Styles
- Japanese
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brass
- Condition Notes
- Presented in very good antique condition. Presented in very good antique condition. less
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