18th Century German Specimen Wood Box with Burr Walnut Inlays, Circa 1790

List: $2,500

18th Century walnut marquetry box with contrasting dark and light diagonal inlay. Each of the sides including the top having inlaid square walnut panels. Each of these 8 burr walnut side panels are framed with either fruitwood or coramandle. The two panels on the back of the box are separated by a checkered pattern of cherry and maple. Original key and working lock. Repapered insides. ca. 1790, restorations, French polish.
height: 5.5 in. 14 cm., width: 13.25 in. 33.5 cm., depth: 10.25 in. 26 cm.

• Country: Germany
• Period: 18th Century
• Creation Date: 1790
• Materials: burr walnut, cormandel, Fruitwood, inlay
• Height: 14 cm., 5.5 in.
• Length: 13.25 in., 33.5 cm.
• Depth: 10.25 in., 26 cm.
• Condition: Very good