VINTAGE 20thC ITALIAN PAIR OF SODALITE STONE BOXES

£1,995.00

Vintage 20th Century pair of Italian sodalite stone boxes. Mounted with a brass hinge and lined in black marble, the piece showcases the rich royal-blue tones and white veining characteristic of sodalite. Quarried in various parts of the world and favoured by Italian makers for decorative objects during the 20th century, sodalite is a tectosilicate mineral prized for its depth of colour and polished finish. Traditionally, it has been associated with clarity of thought and the organisation of the mind.

Reference Number: D11811

Vintage 20th Century pair of Italian sodalite stone boxes. Mounted with a brass hinge and lined in black marble, the piece showcases the rich royal-blue tones and white veining characteristic of sodalite. Quarried in various parts of the world and favoured by Italian makers for decorative objects during the 20th century, sodalite is a tectosilicate mineral prized for its depth of colour and polished finish. Traditionally, it has been associated with clarity of thought and the organisation of the mind.

Reference Number: D11811

CONDITION

In Great Condition - Wear expected with age. Please refer to photographs.

SIZE

Height: 3 cm // 1.18 inches
Width: 8.2 cm // 3.23 inches
Depth: 5.5 cm // 2.17 inches