Key Details:
• Item: Leather Trinket / Jewellery / Keepsake Box
• Maker: Konev (label: “Handcrafted in New Zealand by Konev”)
• Material: Tooled leather over a wooden box
• Interior: Green felt lining with divider
• Measurements: Approx. 17 cm (length) x 11 cm (width) x 5 cm (height)
• Design: Embossed acorn and oak leaf motif, hand-tooled leatherwork
• Era: Likely mid-20th century (1960s–1980s)
• Origin: New Zealand
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Mini Story or Hook:
This beautifully hand-tooled leather box by Konev of New Zealand captures the artistry of mid-20th century leathercraft. Featuring embossed oak leaves and acorns – traditional symbols of strength and growth – the box is both decorative and functional. Lined with soft green felt, it’s perfect for storing jewellery, keepsakes, or as a collector’s display piece of vintage New Zealand craftsmanship.
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Condition:
Condition: Good vintage condition – see notes.
• Leather is intact with light age-related wear.
• Tooling design remains sharp and attractive.
• Felt lining shows some light use and wear (see photos).
• Hinges and structure solid.
• Retains original maker’s label.
A lovely and presentable example of a vintage Konev piece.
📸 Photos form part of the description – please examine them closely.
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Postage & Handling:
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