Mid-century Italian All Leather Box with Bird Portraits c.1960 Bookends A white stone is used

A white stone is used in the teeth and feet with a few missing on two feet

Each is a different type and thickness of leather and the color and textures vary

Museum of Photographic Arts

The drum retains is original painted detailing on the sides

DIMENSIONS H  40 in

Mid-century Italian All Leather Box with Bird Portraits c.1960 Bookends A white stone is usedABOUT An all leather box embossed in gold trim with bird portraits and names of a Cockatoo and Hornbill in Italian. Signed by the artist. CREATOR Unknown, Italy. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1960s. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Genuine Calfskin. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 1. 25 in. W 4 in. D 3 in. HISTORY Unknown.