Satin Lined Olivewood Vintage Jewellery Box From Jerusalem

( JB390 )
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Beautiful vintage jewellery box, made in the 1940s in Jerusalem. Made of solid Olivewood which has beautiful figuration. Lovely hand painted silhouette decoration and satin lined interior.

Satin Lined Olivewood Vintage Jewellery Box From Jerusalem

  FREE UK 1ST CLASS RECORDED DELIVERY.  We Ship Worldwide.

This is a lovely vintage jewellery box, made in Jerusalem in the 1940s.

The Exterior

This box is made of solid Olivewood which has beautiful figuration. It has a lovely elongated octagonal shape and beautiful hand-painted decoration to the lid. The scene on the lid features silhouetted Camels and figures, and 'Jerusalem' is above this in beautiful italic script.

The box is complete with its original fan-shaped metal clasp and its original piano hinge. This is a stop hinge which holds the lid upright.

The Olivewood has a beautiful polished and stained finish. The wood to the bottom of the box has been left in its natural state.

The Interior

The interior has a single storage compartment. The base of the compartment and the inside of the lid, have their original deep green padded satin panels. The interior walls have their original deep green satin linings.

History

This box was made as a souvenir for the Jerusalem tourist market.

About Olivewood

Olivewood has a distinctive grain and rich colour which gives it a beautiful appearance. It has characteristic brown and yellow streaks which make for a beautiful contrast. These features make it a sought after wood for decorative items such as jewellery boxes.

Olivewood is also favoured for its hardness. It is a strong durable wood with a fairly high density and it takes well to cutting and polishing.

The Olive tree primarily grows in the coastal regions of the Mediterranean. Its wood has been used for many years by Italian box makers in particular. It is also a favoured wood in areas of the Holy Lands such as Jerusalem.

Condition

This lovely old box is in good condition. It is structurally sound and has no chips or cracks.

There are tiny patches of fading and some tiny white speckles to the lid. These do not spoil the beautiful overall appearance of the box.

All of the hand-painted decoration is present.

The interior satin is still in lovely condition. It has only minor light wear and a few little marks.

The gold metal hinge has some surface wear but is still secure.

The clasp is still in great condition and keeps the lid securely closed.

Measurements

Please use the following measurements to ensure the box is the right size for your requirements.

Length:  13.8cm
Width:   10.4cm
Height:    7.4cm

Interior Compartment:

12.2 by 8.4cm with a 5.4cm depth.

Postage

This box will be posted FREE within the UK by Royal Mail 1st Class Recorded Delivery.

International postage is £30 by Royal Mail International Tracked and/or Signed For postage. Delivery is fast, within 3-5 working days to Europe and 5-7 working days to the rest of the world. Delivery may be longer depending on the speed of your local postal service and/or if your package has to go through customs. Please note that we cannot deliver to international PO boxes as we use a secure insured postal service that requires a signature.

Customs and VAT fees

International customers are responsible for paying any applicable customs duties, customs clearance/handling fees and/or VAT. These fees are NOT included in the prices of our boxes or our postage fees.

Please visit our Orders & Delivery page for further details.

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