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Fake Books

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THOA789

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2021
  • £465.00
  • €542 Euro
  • $581 US Dollar

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Item Description

19th Century Wooden Fake Book Boxes

 

A fine example of late 19th Century hand crafted pine fake book document boxes. Hand crafted individually and painted with dates and the name Roques. With brass hinges and swing locks. These fine examples would have been used to keep important documents in back in the day. A wonderful surface patination and highly decorative look as shown.


Dimensions in inches: H 10.5” x W 9” x D 6”

Age: 19th Century    
Origin: Unknown
Condition: aged

These antique items show natural wear and aging through obvious use over the years. A worn naturally aged painted surface with crackling and loss. The metal sections are firmly in place, and they work as first intended in the 19th Century. Overall, in very presentable and functional condition.

 

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For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, Items only restored due to breaks and major loss, and we always stipulate this in our condition report.

Item Info

Seller Location

Essex, London

Period

1880

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Location

Essex, London

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Contact No

+44 (0)7568 151752

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