Sorry this item has been sold.
Circa 1950s, this handsome book was designed by Fred Zimbalist, a cousin of Ephrem Zimbalist, Sr. (the famed concert violinist).
Silver pieces such as this one were all Hand tooled in India and no two were exactly the same.
Lay it flat and it will hold trinkets and things in its 4" x 4" compartment. Its compartment is not lined. Brass with silver nickel plating, features ornate tooling.and small chamber to hold rings and small things when you open the book. It measures approximately 7 3/4" x 4 1/2" wide x 2 1/3" high and plays a 2 tune 28 note Thorens movement that we have not been able to identify. If you are interested, please send us your email address and we will send you a link to its sound file that we cans share with you in our drop box.. It will be an interesting piece where ever it is placed and/or an interesting addition to your collection.
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