Rare Museum Quality C.1800 Colonial Box Carved Mother Of Pearl Wood Intarsia For Sale

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RARE & SUPERB C.1800 COLONIAL BOX, OLIVE WOOD AND CARVED MOTHER OF PEARL

Description:
Rare and excellent olive wood and carved mother of pearl Colonial box, c.1800, decorated with different kinds of chequered motifs on all sides, and carved plaques on the lid and front.
The lid sports the most spectacular decoration, in which a secondary motif of intertwining scrolls frames two rectangular compositions; the most external one depicts charming scrolling flowers which spring from a vase and spread over the surface. The inner composition depicts the birth of the Christ, in His cradle and surrounded by the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, and the donkey, incised, as if it is in the background. An angel sitting on a cloud holds a banner in which it reads “Gloria in excelsis”. The title of the scene, in Italian, is registered as “La nativita”.
The escutcheon is also decorated with another carved religious motif. In both cases, they are most probably copied from an Italian engraving.

Dimensions:
Maximum measurements: 24.5cm (length) x 13.7cm (height) x 17.9cm (width)
Not considering the feet: 24.5cm (length) x 11.2cm (height) x 17.9cm (width)
Weight: 1599gr

Condition:
Excellent condition, with no damages or restorations other than those small restorations illustrated in the pictures. Considering the age and delicate material used for this useful item, the condition is excellent and absolutely remarkable. It can be handled and exhibited without fear for its condition. Please, see the attached pictures for a full illustration of its condition.

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