Vintage 1910s Marquetry Jewellery Box

An exquisite vintage 1910s jewellery box with an elaborate design. The box is made from variety of wood in rich dark hues. It was crafted using a decorative marquetry technique. Despite its ancient origins, this specialised technique was refined to a high degree in France during the 17th and 18th centuries. Wood veneers are meticulously cut into a pattern and then fitted together like a jigsaw. The box can be locked with the key and has ample space for storing your most treasured jewels.