{"product_id":"late-18th-century-navette-form-quilled-tea-box","title":"Late 18th Century Navette Form Quilled Tea Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnusual George III late 18th century navette form quilled tea box with burlwood round medallion. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuilling, also known as paper-rolling, paper-scrolling, filigree, and paper mosaic, is an ancient handcrafted art that involves using strips of paper. These paper strips are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create intricate and beautiful designs. The name “quilling” comes from the word “quill,” referring to the hollow pointed end of a bird’s feather, usually from a goose. In the early days, artisans used these quills to roll and shape strips of paper. The fine, sharp tip of the feather made it easy to create intricate and delicate designs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some scattered losses, consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood, paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 18th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.75\"W x 3.75\"D x 5\"H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInventory#\u003c\/strong\u003e V28150\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"villageantiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45057974239432,"sku":null,"price":2950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0152\/9066\/3012\/files\/IMG_7486copy-Picsart-BackgroundRemover.png?v=1776451457","url":"https:\/\/villageantiquesonline.com\/products\/late-18th-century-navette-form-quilled-tea-box","provider":"Village Antiques and Interiors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}