This beautiful musical jewellery box is fitted with an 18 note musical movement. The music box is wound from underneath, when you lift the lid the music plays. 

This box is handcrafted, finished in a red wine veneer, and coated in a gloss laquer. The marquetry set into the lid is of a unique artwork, showing a colourful hummingbird captured gathering nectar from gracefully hanging fuchsia.

This box is part of a limited edition. Number 3681 of 5000 pcs.

Tune: 18 note movement - melody 'Rock a bye Baby' upon the opening of the lid
Painting: "Hummingbird with Fuchsia" by Lena Liu
Exterior: red finish, replica painted top
Interior: lined in plush red velvet with open compartment
Wood/Materials: composition of exotic woods, gold hardware
Dimensions: 15 x 11 x 7cm / 6 x 4 1⁄2 x 2 3⁄4 inches



Handcrafted in Sorrento, Italy.

History
These boxes have been created by hand, piece by piece. A true work of Art not only because of the precious woods used in making them but also for the exquisite creativity of design and originality of their composition.

The Art of inlay (marquetry) dates from the 15th century and originated in Sorrento, Italy, a beautiful town located in the bay of Naples. The technique has remained unchanged over the centuries. Marquetry, or in Italian "Intarsia" is created by layering various sheets of wood (veneer), of different colours, fastened one on top of the other. Elm, white poplar, briar, rosewood are some of the exotic woods used.

During the 1940s the grandfather of Mr. Ercolano opened a small workshop and taught his son Giuseppe the love for this traditional work, which has turned into an art school and then a company. Mr. Ercolano Orlando, the current owner, during the 90s took over the company and continues the tradition of inlay blending modern art with traditional techniques inlaid.

In each box is mounted a precision musical movement made in Switzerland. A timeless heirloom that will be treasured forever.