This is a lovely antique box, inscribed "Sorrento" , a souvenir from Italy.
Olive wood, inlaid with micro mosaic, hand painted with sparrows.
In a shape of books.
A puzzle to get the key and to open the box !
Please see pictures to know how it works.
Dimensions: 23,5 x 13,5 cm Hight: 10,5 cm.
Period: 1880 - 1920
Good general condition, base slightly twisted.
Mechanism and lock in good working order.
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