Tole Box With Mahogany Lift Top Violet2 Set within a gilt wood

Set within a gilt wood frame

Each intaglio displays classical profiles

this rustic bench features a raw

cylindrical form is balanced by a slightly flared lip

Tole Box With Mahogany Lift Top Violet2 Set within a gilt woodThis late storage box blends Eastern and Western aesthetics with its hand painted gilt Chinese character insignia and a Greek key pattern that encircles the rich maroon tin siding. The box is topped with a jointed, hand carved wooden lid, adding a practical and decorative element to its striking design. "This exquisite piece beautifully showcases the fusion of culturesideal for adding a touch of worldly elegance to any setting." England, circa 1880