{"product_id":"antique-art-nouveau-brass-string-box","title":"Antique Art Nouveau Brass String Box","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA desk string box from the Art Nouveau years, made to hold a ball of twine with the end drawn up through the collar in the lid. Tulips on long, curving stems wrap the body, and the lid is pierced over a dark ground. I like that it turns something you would normally hide in a drawer into something you want on the desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e3.5 in. H x 3.5 in. Diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Surface | Gilt finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Primary Material | Brass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Date | Late 19th or early 20th century, in the Art Nouveau manner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Origin | Likely English, assessed from style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Style or Movement | Art Nouveau\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Construction or Technique | Relief decoration appears die-struck; pierced lid panel over a dark backing; lid fits by suction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Hardware or Mounts | Central collar to the lid for drawing string through\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe gilt finish shows rubbing to the high points of the relief on both the body and the lid, with the yellow metal visible beneath in places. The recesses of the decoration have darkened. The underside of the base carries scratching and surface wear, and a small screw is visible at the foot. I have not established whether the surface has been cleaned or refinished, so I am not describing it as original. The lid lifts cleanly off and seats by suction. The piece carries no marks and no maker has been identified. No string is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlease review all photographs closely, as they form part of this description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67636979368214,"sku":"ENM-2140","price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/October2026-13203.jpg?v=1792017184","url":"https:\/\/austynmariedesign.com\/products\/antique-art-nouveau-brass-string-box","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}