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Fine Antique English Toulmin & Gale Attrib Madagascar Ebony Stationary Box

$1,850

£1,386.09

€1,615.67

CA$2,603.91

A$2,650.51

CHF 1,508.72

MX$31,993.61

NOK 17,592.51

SEK 17,804.62

DKK 12,078.06

About the Item

A stunning very fine quality antique English stationary box in striking exotic hardwood coromandel / madagascar ebony. circa 1880 Exquisitely hand-crafted in England in the 19th century, attributed to one of London's finest decorative box, tea caddy and jewelry casket makers Toulmin & Gale, exceptionally executed in period Victorian taste with nods to Gothic Revival, featuring a dome-top chest form, locking with the original key included, opening to reveal a slotted interior fitted to receive writing paper and envelopes, retaining the original brown velvet lining to the hinged-lid domed top. The box is made from the rare and exotic hardwood known as coromandel / madagascar ebony, at type of rosewood from Sri Lanka & India, with its brilliant color, warmth, depth, and richly figured grain patterns, it was highly sought after and has sadly now been logged to extinction. The box exterior is adorned with ornate polished brass strapping and rests on a green felt underside. Provenance / Acquisition: From the estate of the late T. Boone Pickens (1928-2019). An American business magnate, billionaire, financier, and philanthropist. Acquisition: Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, J. Garrett Auctioneers, Dallas, Texas. J. Garrett Auctioneers had the pleasure of presenting Pickens' collection of 18th and 19th Century furnishings and accessories. The breadth of T. Boone Pickens' career is impressive. He built one of the largest independent natural gas oil companies in the United States and flourished as an entrepreneur thereafter, generating hundreds of billions of dollars in the process. Among his lengthy accolades, Time magazine has identified him one of its "100 Most Influential People", Financial World named him "CEO of the Decade" in 1989, and Oil and Gas Investor identified him as one of the "100 Most Influential People of the Petroleum Century." Dimensions: (approx) 9.75" Wide, 6.75" High, 5" Deep Condition: A superb museum quality example, it presents beautifully, and is in excellent antique condition. May have minor wear consistent with age and use. Original key included. Overall a truly remarkable piece!

Attributed to:
Toulmin & Gale (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)Width: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
Style:
Victorian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Rosewood,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1880
Condition:
A superb museum quality example, it presents beautifully, and is in excellent antique condition. Very well preserved. May have minor wear consistent with age and use. Original key included. Overall a truly remarkable piece!
Seller Location:
Forney, TX
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5977238767022

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