{"product_id":"antique-flemish-art-co-682-poppy-pyrography-glove-box","title":"Antique Flemish Art Co. #682 Poppy Pyrography Glove Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful and wonderfully timeworn example of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearly 20th-century American pyrography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this long wooden glove box was produced by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlemish Art Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“FLEMISH 682 ART”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe box features a charming \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epoppy motif\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with large blooming flowers, buds, stems and foliage worked into the wood using the traditional pyrography—or woodburning—technique. The deeply stippled borders provide wonderful texture and contrast to the more delicately rendered floral imagery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe long, narrow form is characteristic of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eglove boxes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e produced during this era, originally intended for storing women’s gloves and other personal accessories. Today, it would make a beautiful decorative box for jewelry, keepsakes, letters, photographs or other small treasures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surface has developed a lovely warm, honey-colored patina over time, with the original woodburned decoration showing varying degrees of wear and fading. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that the piece has scratches, surface wear and areas of fading consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The aged character is part of what makes this piece so appealing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original metal clasp and hinges remain in place (*one of the four tacks is missing on one hinge*), adding to its antique character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful piece of American folk art with a distinctly Arts \u0026amp; Crafts-era feel, and an especially pretty choice for anyone who loves vintage florals, poppies or antique woodwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlemish Art Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign No. 682\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-decorated pyrography \/ woodburning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoppy floral motif\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal metal hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm aged patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear, scratches and fading consistent with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-form glove box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e 12.75 inches long, 5 inches wide and 3.25 inches high. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gem City Mercantile","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54535965507868,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1277\/0332\/files\/9A897869-BDA4-43D8-A0FC-BD27DF25F01B.jpg?v=1788710953","url":"https:\/\/www.gemcitymercantile.com\/products\/antique-flemish-art-co-682-poppy-pyrography-glove-box","provider":"Gem City Mercantile","version":"1.0","type":"link"}