Antique / Vintage Arabic / Islamic Highly Decorated Box / Miniature Trunk
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:426976 | Product: Box |
IntroductionI obviously have a problem buying boxes. I have 100's of them, so spurred on by "her indoors" I am sorting through and selling a lot of them.To be honest I am not 100% sure what I have here. I think that this is an Arab / Islamic box. I cannot figure out how old this is. It looks to have a lot of age to it, but the coloured "stones" are either paste or plastic. Also I suspect the wood on the bottom is chipboard. This has a slightly aged smell (NOT unpleasant). Conditio...n wise there are a few age related issues.1) Having a good look I think there was a small discreet hinge running along most of the back. This has broken, so the lid lifts straight off.2) The lining inside has also suffered a bit with time.3) Some of the wood on one leg has gone, BUT you cannot see it and the box sits perfectly.Happy bidding!Approximate DimensionsThe box measures: Inches: 7.75 long x 6 high x 4.25 wideCentimeters: 20 long x 15.5 high x 11 wideThe last photograph in the series features a can (or cans), to give you a sense of scale. Postage And PackagingTo keep my costs down, and help the environment, I use recycled boxes and packaging where at all possible. I also take a great pride in making sure that your item is VERY well packaged and arrives with you in great shape.I aim to get parcels on their way to you the day (or at the latest the next day) payment has been received. I always update the listing with a shipping tracking number, so you know it has been dispatched.Overseas BuyersPLEASE NOTE: I am not geared up to post items abroad, BUT I have opted in to the eBay Global Shipping Program (which means they do the overseas shipping for me). So if this item is available to you via that, then GREAT, we'll let eBay do the work for us! If it is not (eBay excludes some items from this program), I am sorry I CAN'T ship it to you!PaymentsAs I am really just a hobbyist seller I only take Paypal or postal orders. I would ask you to PLEASE pay promptly if you win as late, or even worse non-payments, cause me a lot of hassle and it is really not very fair on someone who is trying to offer the best service possible!About Me And GoodbyeI guess that is it, apart from saying I ALWAYS do my VERY best to date and describe all the items I sell, BUT THEY ARE SOLD AS SEEN. So please read the complete description and look at ALL the photographs.
I have always been a bit of a collector, but recently I have begun to sell as well. It is just a hobby and helps to fund some of my eBay purchases. I do not (and never will) make any kind of living out of it! Blimey, I'd starve to death if I ever tried!
I also wish you happy bidding! If you have a chance please take a look at my eBay seller page and also at ALL the other wondrous treasures I have for sale!
I have always been a bit of a collector, but recently I have begun to sell as well. It is just a hobby and helps to fund some of my eBay purchases. I do not (and never will) make any kind of living out of it! Blimey, I'd starve to death if I ever tried!
I also wish you happy bidding! If you have a chance please take a look at my eBay seller page and also at ALL the other wondrous treasures I have for sale!
