Mechanical casket, 1800–1810, Russian, St. Petersburg, Burr-maple, ebony and ebonized fruitwood, mahogany, birch, gold-colored

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Mechanical casket, 1800–1810, Russian, St. Petersburg, Burr-maple, ebony and ebonized fruitwood, mahogany, birch, gold-colored silk and green baize, Overall: 7 1/4 x 16 x 9 1/2 in. ( x x cm), Woodwork-Furniture, The design of this rectangular casket, with its double stepped base, appears to belong to the Art Deco period rather than to the time of Napoleon. The beautiful burr maple–veneered exterior encloses various mechanical devices, buttons, and springs to open or release hidden compartments and give access to secret drawers

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Size: 5200px × 3660px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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