Antique 19th Century Black Forest Hand-Carved Glove or Jewelry Box

I loved this beautiful antique Black Forest box the moment I saw its wonderfully carved roses. Dating to the 19th century, the elongated box is hand carved with a lush floral bouquet across the lid, each flower and leaf given lovely dimension and detail. It was made as a glove or jewelry box, and the original silk-lined interior makes it just as useful today for keeping jewelry, ribbons, or other small treasures. A wonderful example of the woodworker’s skill, the beautiful floral bouquet on the lid is what makes this box so special.

It is not perfect, I believe there may be a tiny leaf missing from the carving, along with a few small losses at the edges. There is also a small loss to the wood just to the left of the keyhole on the front. Please see the photos for the details of its condition. I love these little antique boxes for the way they bring something unexpected and personal to your dressing table, desk, or bookshelf. A marvel of the woodworker's hands, boxes like this are getting more rare to find, we can't keep them in inventory when they are as pretty as this. No key.

• Measures 12-7/8" x 5-1/2" x 5-1/2"h.