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A beautiful small antique jewellery box, made in Cannes, in the French Riviera. Beautiful hand-painted Swallows to the lid and a fully refurbished interior. Made in the 1920s as a souvenir box.
FREE UK NEXT DAY DELIVERY. We Ship Worldwide.
This is a lovely small antique jewellery box, made in Cannes in the French Riviera. It is made of solid Olivewood from the Mediterranean and it dates to the 1920s. This beautiful box was originally made as a souvenir item for Cannes' tourist market.
The Exterior
This box is made of solid Olivewood which has beautiful figuration. It has beautiful hand-painted Swallows on the lid, along with 'Cannes' in hand-painted fancy script. Swallows have long been representative of the safe journey home of a loved one.
The box is complete with its original 'stop' hinges which hold the lid upright. It also has its original working continental lock and key.
The Olivewood has a polished and varnished finish.
The bottom of the box has a new felt covering which will protect the surfaces of furniture.
The Interior
The interior has been fully refurbished by ourselves.
The compartment has a new padded dusky pink velvet panel and its walls have new quality cream paper linings. The padding provides cushioned protection for jewellery.
The rear wall to the inside of the lid has a new quality printed paper panel. This features a lovely large flower in full bloom, along with French 'writing' in fancy italic script. The panel is framed with beautiful silver silk cord trim and the walls inside the lid have new quality cream paper linings.
History
This box was made as a souvenir for the Cannes tourist market, probably by an Italian craftsman. Many Italians migrated to France in the early 20th century, bringing with them Olivewood from their own country.
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.
Details of the Continental Lock
This box has a wonderful continental lock which was designed to deter thieves from stealing its contents. It was cleverly designed so that its key could be turned TWICE to both lock and unlock the box. The idea was that an intruder would believe the lock to be faulty when it did not open upon just one turn! The lock can, however, be operated with just one turn if desired.
Condition
This wonderful old box is in very good condition. It is structurally sound and has no chips or cracks.
The interior panels and linings, being new, are in immaculate unworn condition.
All of the hand-painted decoration to the lid is still in very good condition.
The hinges and lock are still in good working order.
Notes About Antique Locks
We would like to make you aware that antique locks can occasionally malfunction. They are already very old and will naturally have some wear from age and use. We are not responsible for locks that malfunction from further age and use once boxes are purchased.
Please ensure the lock is still working as soon as you receive your box. It will be checked again prior to posting.
You can view our full returns policy which includes locks by visiting our Payments And Returns page.
Measurements
Please use the following measurements to ensure the box is the right size for your requirements.
Length: 14.8cm
Width: 10.8cm
Height: 6.8cm
Interior Compartment:
14.0 by 9.4cm with a 4.0cm depth.
Postage
This box will be posted FREE within the UK by Royal Mail Next Day Special 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 parcel 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/VAT fees and Import Tariffs
International customers are responsible for paying any applicable customs duties, import tariffs, 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.
A beautiful small antique jewellery box, made in Cannes, in the French Riviera. Beautiful hand-painted Swallows to the lid and a fully refurbished interior. Made in the 1920s as a souvenir box.
A beautiful small antique jewellery box, made in Cannes, in the French Riviera. Beautiful hand-painted Swallows to the lid and a fully refurbished interior. Made in the 1920s as a souvenir box.
FREE UK NEXT DAY DELIVERY. We Ship Worldwide.
This is a lovely small antique jewellery box, made in Cannes in the French Riviera. It is made of solid Olivewood from the Mediterranean and it dates to the 1920s. This beautiful box was originally made as a souvenir item for Cannes' tourist market.
The Exterior
This box is made of solid Olivewood which has beautiful figuration. It has beautiful hand-painted Swallows on the lid, along with 'Cannes' in hand-painted fancy script. Swallows have long been representative of the safe journey home of a loved one.
The box is complete with its original 'stop' hinges which hold the lid upright. It also has its original working continental lock and key.
The Olivewood has a polished and varnished finish.
The bottom of the box has a new felt covering which will protect the surfaces of furniture.
The Interior
The interior has been fully refurbished by ourselves.
The compartment has a new padded dusky pink velvet panel and its walls have new quality cream paper linings. The padding provides cushioned protection for jewellery.
The rear wall to the inside of the lid has a new quality printed paper panel. This features a lovely large flower in full bloom, along with French 'writing' in fancy italic script. The panel is framed with beautiful silver silk cord trim and the walls inside the lid have new quality cream paper linings.
History
This box was made as a souvenir for the Cannes tourist market, probably by an Italian craftsman. Many Italians migrated to France in the early 20th century, bringing with them Olivewood from their own country.
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.
Details of the Continental Lock
This box has a wonderful continental lock which was designed to deter thieves from stealing its contents. It was cleverly designed so that its key could be turned TWICE to both lock and unlock the box. The idea was that an intruder would believe the lock to be faulty when it did not open upon just one turn! The lock can, however, be operated with just one turn if desired.
Condition
This wonderful old box is in very good condition. It is structurally sound and has no chips or cracks.
The interior panels and linings, being new, are in immaculate unworn condition.
All of the hand-painted decoration to the lid is still in very good condition.
The hinges and lock are still in good working order.
Notes About Antique Locks
We would like to make you aware that antique locks can occasionally malfunction. They are already very old and will naturally have some wear from age and use. We are not responsible for locks that malfunction from further age and use once boxes are purchased.
Please ensure the lock is still working as soon as you receive your box. It will be checked again prior to posting.
You can view our full returns policy which includes locks by visiting our Payments And Returns page.
Measurements
Please use the following measurements to ensure the box is the right size for your requirements.
Length: 14.8cm
Width: 10.8cm
Height: 6.8cm
Interior Compartment:
14.0 by 9.4cm with a 4.0cm depth.
Postage
This box will be posted FREE within the UK by Royal Mail Next Day Special 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 parcel 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/VAT fees and Import Tariffs
International customers are responsible for paying any applicable customs duties, import tariffs, 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.
For more information regarding our payments and returns policy, please click this link.
For more information regarding our orders and delivery policy, please click this link.
