£25 - £40
A Sorrento wooden puzzle box with marquetry inlay depicting a musician and Tarantella dancers with secret compartment, with "Ricordo" (Memory) inscribed above a facade of books concealing a hidden lock.
Sorrento ware is a traditional Italian style of decorative, inlaid wood marquetry produced in Sorrento since the early 19th century. Often collected during the Grand Tour.
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