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BOXES AND MUSIC BOXES

Small trunks, jewelry boxes and musical carousels in hand-crafted wood. Many ideas for a romantic and elegant gift.

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BOXES AND TRUNKS

Decorated wooden jewelry boxes

MINI MANUAL MUSIC BOXES

Small and sweet hand-cranked music boxes

LARGE MUSIC-BOXES

Jewelry boxes with musical carillons

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° BOXES AND CHESTS: Jewelry box in aged Lime wood for a very refined and classy look. These chests are perfect for holding small valuables or even larger objects, as well as cards and documents. This model is made with: ° "Pinocchio in Florence" °"Dance of the Angels" by Donatello on leather plate °Florentine Lily finished with carving on wood paste.

• A second model of box is an exclusive drawing kit with giant graphite and antiqued paper. The interior is lined in leather, with images and phrases in bas-relief.

° MINI MANUAL MUSIC-BOXES: Sweet and original miniature box in poplar wood, completely handmade with interlocking joints, with internal music box mechanism.

The musical melody "

Blue Danube

" is played by a small internal metal mechanism that is operated manually from the outside through a chrome lever.

The image is made with a framed wood print. This model is made with the images of: °

Pinocchio on Ponte Vecchio,

Pinocchio in a Hot Air Balloon,

Hummingbird in marquetry style,

Mandolin in marquetry style.

° MUSIC-BOX LARGE AUTOMATICS: These refined and precious wooden jewelry box music boxes are equipped with internal dividers and a spring musical mechanism. The musical melody is "Green Leaves"

The external plate is printed on wood cardboard and framed with small wooden profiles; the picture is embellished with shiny round-headed brass nails (as used in ancient Florence). This model is made with the images of: ° Pinocchio on Ponte Vecchio, ° Pinocchio in a Hot Air Balloon, ° Mandolin and Hummingbird interior in inlay style, ° Birth of Venus by Botticelli.

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The boxes are made of solid lime wood for the large boxes and of poplar plywood for the small hand-cranked music box cases. The large boxes and music boxes are made with the same type of wooden structure, closure, and aged brass hinges. The images are printed on special paper with eco-friendly inks but resistant to fading.

Inside, the wooden logo of our workshop is affixed and on the bottom the stamp of our brand and the Hand-Made-in-Florence certification. Inside there is a paper production certificate and a small parchment for little thoughts or dedications.

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Tradition and originality

A handcrafted gift bought in a shop, or rather, in a real old Italian workshop will be an even more appreciated present than usual, especially for important moments and occasions in the life of a loved one. Boxes and chests, and especially jewelry music boxes, have decorated the homes of our grandparents and great-grandparents for centuries, and even before that they were widely used objects since the Renaissance. Wood was the most used and loved material, from very rich models to the European "arte povera" style. The popular and classical melodies come to life again in our handmade musical boxes and romantic jewelry boxes with floral, Florentine motifs. Artistic objects distinguished by the mark of excellence and originality Made in Italy. All our products are handmade with ancient artisan methods in our workshop in Florence with skill and expertise. In our physical shop and in the Online Shop you will find boxes and music boxes for every taste, from the most traditional with Renaissance images to the freshest and most fun with images of Pinocchio, the puppet born in Florence.

For all Occasions

A truly special container that leaves a mark, perfect for storing jewelry and small precious objects, a gift that is a pleasure to use and makes people remember you. Every gift with an antique-style image will be elegant and perfect for any kind of occasion such as birthdays, weddings, graduations. Each piece is an idea for giving an unusual and very fine ornament for coffee tables and consoles, as well as a wonderful collector's item. Pieces of authentic craftsmanship, a unique gift to express any emotion. From tender friendship to a powerful passion of love and seduction. Pinocchio is a sweet and refined gift idea for adults and children for any special occasion, anniversaries, baptisms, birth parties or Christmas parties. For wine lovers and Sommeliers, the Giglio Box with Bottle Opener will certainly be an unexpected gift.