Souvenir Painted Olive Wood Jewelry Box, Nice, France, 1920's

Collectibles : Decorative : French Olive Wood Jewelry Box

 

We have managed to obtain a terrific souvenir of Nice, France. This is a hand made wooden jewelry box with a hinged lid. It is completely constructed from olive wood and beautifully paint decorated with floral designs. The item was probably crafted in southern France during the 1920's and sold as a souvenir of visits to Nice, France. It is about 10 1/4 inches long, 3 ½ inches deep, and about 2 3/4 inches tall. Inside, both the box and the lid are lined with tufted, padded pale blue-gray satin. On the outside lid there are a variety of flowers, berries and greenery painted along with the name “Nice”. This is a very pleasing little piece of folk art. Look at the photos carefully and you will notice the beautifully delicate nature of the piece and the fine artistry of the painted flowers. The whole piece has been top-coated with a layer of varnish that has protected the painting over the years and adds a marvelous tactile quality to the wood. The condition is generally good, but there is some loss of paint on some of the flowers on the lid. In addition, there is a crack that has developed at the back right corner. (See photos.) This has not impacted on the integrity of the box at all. It is still very sound and in beautiful condition. There is a clasp on the front used to close the lid. This looks to be original to the piece and still works fine. This is a beauty little item and would look terrific on display on your bookshelf, dresser, or sitting on a desk holding small incidents such as paper clips. If you ever wondered what happens to old olive trees when they die, will here is your answer. They continue to live on in beautifully crafted items such as this.

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Item ID: AntONB-316