Lot # 178 - Mid-Century Florentine Molded Leather & Sculptural Wood Trinket Boxes

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 20-Oct-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 27-Oct-2026 8:57:00 PM
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Description :

An exceptional trio of vintage mid-century desk, jewelry, or trinket boxes showcasing the highly desirable sculptural "humpback" or "camelback" silhouette. The collection includes two expertly crafted Florentine leather boxes alongside a beautifully matched companion piece carved from solid wood.


  • Maccorini's Florentine Box: A tall, dramatic humpback container featuring a rich, mottled dark green and brown patinated finish. The base retains its crisp, original gold-gilt stamp reading: "Maccorini's Hand Made Cow Hide - Straw Market-Florence - Italy. 5" x 4"

  • Florentine Calfskin Box: A vibrant red molded leather box featuring a classic contoured lid. Detailed with refined gold-gilt linear tooling along the borders. The underside is cleanly stamped in gold leaf: "Genuine Calf Leather - Made in Italy. 3"x2"

  • Sculptural Wood Box: A beautifully stylized, footed jewelry container constructed of solid hardwood with an organic, wavy lid designed to mirror the traditional Florentine leather forms. Displays excellent, warm natural grain variations.

Artisan Context:The leather pieces are rare survivors from Florence’s historic Mercato del Porcellino (Straw Market), handcrafted using the traditional Florentine method of stretching damp, vegetable-tanned hides over custom wooden forms before finishing with gold iron-stamping.


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