Superb Antique Folk Art Carved German Wooden cedar Box c1900

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The degree of finish, and precision to this superbly carved box is second to nothing I have handled before. The pictures will convey this best of all below. A repeated central medallion further attests to the carvers advanced artisan skills. The box features an unusual lid, fitted to sit slightly stepped in from the front edge- a deliberate and attractive feature.

Charmingly the box bears a neatly carved inscription to underside of the lid.

'schones um schones und gute um gute'

This loosely translates as "The most beautiful of the beautiful, and The best of the best." This probably denotes the box was made for a lover, girlfriend or wife? I am no expert on timber species however it’s a nicely open grained lightweight hardwood, somewhat like a cedar or similar, and is in excellent condition as shown.

A truly beautiful, romantic piece that would make a superb jewelry or trinket box today.

See several pictures, and item dimensions below.

Please also note- Always happy to combine postage for multiple purchases- Pick up is ok for larger items- Cash payments only please from Camberwell, Melbourne.

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~~~approximate dimensions~~~

8 ½ x 5 ½ inches height 3 ¼ inches. (21.5 x 14 x 8.5cm)

~~~circa (estimate of age)~~~

Ca 1900

~~~shipping costs~~~

(please add $2.80 to amounts below for registered post in Australia- International Insurance to US$100 an optional extra and will add US$6 to International postage fees below. Please enquire for larger insurance requirements) I am very meticulous when it comes to packing your goods and use top quality packing materials for all items. All items over the value of $49AU will require minimum insurance (Australian buyers $2.80AU, International buyers $9AU - this covers your goods up to $100AU - extra insurance can be purchased, please email if you require it). Please note your item will not be sent until this small fee is paid. *Please note all postage prices are inclusive of a $2.50 packing/materials charge. As we purchase all boxes and bio fill for safe and secure postage of your goods. All items are sent by Australia Post www.austpost.com.au

VIC $10 NSW $12.35 QLD - Brisbane only $12.55 QLD - Other $13.55 SA $12.60 NT $14.45 WA - Perth only $14 WA - Other $14.50 TAS $12.60 INTERNATIONAL AIR MAIL PRICES USA, CANADA, MIDDLE EAST AU $28.95 ASIA, PACIFIC AU $24.55 NZ AU $20.15 UK, FRANCE, ITALY, GERMANY, Rest of the World AU $25.55

~~~payment terms~~~

Direct deposit (or cheque or money order) is favoured for Australian Buyers. Paypal is available however and is the only option for Buyers outside Australia.

~~~bid with confidence!~~~

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Please note- Always happy to combine postage for multiple purchases- Pick up is ok for larger items- Cash payments only please from Camberwell, Melbourne. Happy Bidding!

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On 11-Nov-09 at 21:16:18 AEDST, seller added the following information: