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Exceptional vintage Danish bronze decorative/jewelry box by A. Dragsted of Copenhagen, featuring a dramatic classical Leda and the Swan relief on the lid.
The substantial bronze box features contrasting silver-tone relief decoration, a silver-tone ornamental front element and four fluted feet. The underside is clearly marked:
A. DRAGSTED
BRONZE
COPENHAGEN
DENMARK
The interior is lined in black fabric.
Details:
- Maker: A. Dragsted
- Origin: Copenhagen, Denmark
- Era: Circa 1930s
- Material: Bronze with silver-tone decorative elements
- Classical Leda and the Swan motif
- Approx. 10.5" long × 5.25" deep × 3" high including feet
- Weight: approx. 1,284.9 g / 2.83 lb
Condition: Vintage condition with naturally developed patina, oxidation, surface scratches and marks consistent with age. Interior shows significant age-related wear, including marks/residue to the inside of the lid and wear to the black fabric lining. Please review photos carefully. The bronze has not been polished.
A striking and substantial example of Danish decorative metalwork with beautiful classical imagery.
Please note: This piece is marked A. Dragsted, the historic Copenhagen firm, and is being described according to the mark present on the object.
