Miscellaneous, Box, Hide Covered, Studded, Vintage, Early 20th Century, 559
AN OUTSIDE-THE-BOX BOX.
This incredible piece is an early 20th Century vintage box. The hide-covered box is finished with nailhead trim, including a studded monogram “MBP” on the lid. Each side is outfitted with a leather handle and the interior is lined with a beautiful blue and white fabric. FUN FACT: It was used to carry shoeshine tools and you can still faintly smell the polish. A very cool piece with obvious authentic charm.
- materials: wood, leather, metal findings, fabric lining
- dimensions: 17" x 10" x 7 1/2"
- vintage condition
- leather is dry, split and coming away in places
- missing side handle
- discoloration and abrasions commensurate with age
- missing tacks
- great overall patina
- heavy wear from ethnographic use
- style number: Misc559
Description
AN OUTSIDE-THE-BOX BOX.
This incredible piece is an early 20th Century vintage box. The hide-covered box is finished with nailhead trim, including a studded monogram “MBP” on the lid. Each side is outfitted with a leather handle and the interior is lined with a beautiful blue and white fabric. FUN FACT: It was used to carry shoeshine tools and you can still faintly smell the polish. A very cool piece with obvious authentic charm.
- materials: wood, leather, metal findings, fabric lining
- dimensions: 17" x 10" x 7 1/2"
- vintage condition
- leather is dry, split and coming away in places
- missing side handle
- discoloration and abrasions commensurate with age
- missing tacks
- great overall patina
- heavy wear from ethnographic use
- style number: Misc559
