Late Biedermeier Box in Solid Birch, Northern Germany, 1840

Overview: A compact late Biedermeier casket box in solid birch, showing the period's restrained, unadorned aesthetic. Design: Clean rectangular form with a slightly raised, fitted lid and an ebonised diamond key crest on the front escutcheon. Materials: Main body in solid birch with a warm, honey-brown grain; original brass lock and hinges and fine wood finish. Interior: Fitted hinged lid and an internal shelf positioned in the middle for organised storage. Measurements: W 27.5 cm X D 17.5 cm X H 9.4 cm (dimensions as provided by the seller). Origin: Northern Germany, circa 1840; typical of the Biedermeier period with emphasis on proportions and natural timber.