Antique Turkish Ottoman Brass Shoe-Shine Box (Boyaci Sandigi), circa 1900

About the Item

A rare Ottoman-Turkish travelling shoe-shine box, the form known in Istanbul as the boyaci sandigi. Sturdy wood carcass clad in hand-worked brass, with glass-fronted panels inset with romantic figural prints, two domed side bins, original polish bottles with brass caps, brushes, small drawers and the characteristic brass shoe-last footrest. A working piece of street-craft history and a striking decorative object. Dimensions: H approx. 17 in (43 cm) at footrest; W approx. 28 in (71 cm); D approx. 8 in (20 cm) - approximate, from partial tape photos and comparable examples Identification confirmed against documented Turkish/Ottoman brass shoeshine boxes (cf. 19th-c. Turkish brass repousse valet shoe-shine stands, c.1890). Polish bottles and brushes appear original to the piece. One glass panel may be cracked - verify on site.

Details

Creation Year:

20th century

Medium:

Brass, wood, glass

Period:

20Th

Condition:

Offered in the condition shown in the photographs.

Reference Number:

VO-387