Italian Inlaid Musical Jewellery Box (37cm) – Sorrento Style Marquetry, Working Music
Italian Inlaid Musical Jewellery Box (37cm) – Sorrento Style Marquetry, Working Music
A beautifully made Italian table‑top jewellery box featuring classic Sorrento‑style marquetry: a scrolling foliate border framing a central floral bouquet, set against a rich dark wood ground. The box opens to a fitted red-lined interior with multiple compartments ideal for rings, brooches and chains and includes a wind‑up musical movement (working).
These inlaid boxes were popular mid‑20th‑century Italian giftware pieces, prized for their decorative craftsmanship and timeless display appeal.
Details:
- Origin: Italy (Sorrento‑style inlaid ware)
- Date: mid–late 20th century (approx.)
- Width: approx. 37 cm
- Features: inlaid top, fitted interior, musical movement (working)
Perfect for Dressing table storage, vintage jewellery organisation, or as a decorative gift piece.
Condition: Good vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age. Interior lining shows minor signs of use. Please review photos closely; additional images available on request.
Origin: Italy
Time Period: Mid–late 20th century
Historical Context
Historical Context
This style strongly aligns with Italian “Sorrento ware” / intarsia produced in the mid–late 20th century (c. 1950s–1970s) for the export and tourist market. Sorrento and the Naples region had a long tradition of decorative inlay from the 19th century onward; by the post‑war period, workshops produced high-quality giftware boxes, tables, humidors featuring classical scroll borders and floral bouquets, often paired with Swiss/Japanese wind‑up music movements.
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