Mother of Pearl & Abalone Chequered Trinket Box, c.1910 Furniture

Mother of Pearl & Abalone Chequered Trinket Box, c.1910 FurnitureA lovely Edwardian mother of pearl and abalone chequered trinket box, c. 1910. The whole box is covered in mother of pear and abalone squares. The lid is opened via a push button mechanism which works perfectly. The hinged lid opens to reveal a pink sink lined interior. The whole is raised upon four ball feet. There is some light fraying to the sink lining and a very small chip to the back near the right hinge (please see photographs). Generally the

Diameter of base: 21

most notably the absent pull tab and wear to the baize base but overall the whole remains functional and attractive

It blends historical narrative with the lyrical style of Romanticism

Width: 23cm

The work is housed in an attractive cream mount and gilt frame

produced by Eagle Lock Co

The whole is surrounded by fine fretwork

The work itself remains clear

The desk has its key and a working lock

Length: 109cm

In 1892 Valle-Inclán traveled to Mexico

but the loss is concealed when the lid is in place