Author: [Book simulant]
Title: Brass "Buch Atrappe", "Book simulant" or "Faux Livre".
Description: Germany, ca. 1800. Book-like brass box with morocco-covered spine (8.5 x 3.8 x 1.9 cm). = A fine "bookalike", being a brass box with green armadillo-skin inlays and gilted brass ornaments. "Spine" with brown morocco compartments and brass raised bands; the middle one with a small knob. Gilt edges. A very nice and handsome item. Perfect for small jewelry, as it is a small jewel itself. Some light age-wear, otherwise in fine condition. A unique item.

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