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Tulips Inlay on Pink Musical Box

Tulips Inlay on Pink Musical Box (1.18)

$156.00

Three Tulip flowers framed by a filetto border, adorn the lid of this beautiful pink Italian inlaid birds eye elm box.   It can play "Waltz of The Flowers" or you may select a different tune from our tune list. The movement is visible under a window and activated when you lift the lid.

The interior is lined in a lovely beige suede-like fabric. featuring a ring bar compartment and it sits on little brass feet and measuring: 4 3/4" x 4 1/4" x 2 1/2." 

Please note: The colors of the flowers have been in different order. They've been different in every other box so far.... but charming in every way. 

 

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The Italian word "filetto" translated means "thread" and therefore the pattern that has used or has been framed with a Filetto border has (in English), a "thread-like" border. Skilled marquetry is required for this extra delicate inlay.