Ivoris box

Description

A six sided box with art deco styling and clear amber coloured knob on a hinged lid. Fabricated from layers of translucent amber coloured and pearlised cellulose nitrate, the box sits on small, thin diamond shaped feet and has a fitted interior for holding jewellery. Etched and coloured designs radiate from two corners of the lid. Thought to have been made early to mid 20th century.
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Inscriptions

engraved: "IVORIS PEARL TONE" (base)

Object number

AIBDC : 008828SA

Date

1920 - 1950 (circa)

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Dimensions
Width
140mm
Height
60mm
Depth
97mm