FROM MADEIRA WITH LOVE....

 

Found in an estate liquidation on the island of Madeira in Portugal, that of a retired antiques dealer.

Antique polished marble box, found being used as a desk top catch~all.

Made from pink and gray marble, the design is quite simplistic.

The box stands a tad over 2 inches tall.  The lid extends a bit over the box compartment, measuring 5 inch by 3 1/4 inch.

the compartment is 3 3/4 inch by 2 3/4 inch, 1 1/2 inch deep.

It has survived in good used condition with no breaks, chips, abrasions or stains.

The box is footed and retains in good order all its original details. 

I have inserted a standard size playing card in one photo as a reference for size.

 MUCH OBLIGED