Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Italian Sorrento Olivewood Stack Of Books Souvenir 'Swallow' Puzzle Box
- Price realized
- $338
- Pre-sale estimate
- $150 – $300
- Hammer price
- $275
- Category
- Boxes
- Sold
- November 1, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 3- OCTOBER 2026 | EUROPEAN INTERIORS & ESTATE COLLECTIONS
Lot description
Italian Sorrento olivewood souvenir puzzle box, late 19th/ early 20th c., modeled as a stack of books, two swallows in flight on the lid, inscribed "Adieu," within a tessellated mosaic border, the interior retaining worn velvet liner, 'Souvenir,' on the uppermost faux book, the bottom sliding to the left, releasing a small panel on the lower right, opening to slim concealed storage, approx 5"h, 10"w, 6.5"d, 3.5lbs
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.