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Ref: 676JB
http://www.hygra.com/box/676JB 

Antique box in the sarcophagus form. The box is veneered in figured rosewood and is inlaid in brass depicting stylized flora. The fluid design of stylised flora is exceptionally fine. This is a spectacular box which encapsulates the best of the Regency era. The box stands on turned rosewood feet and has brass lion head  drop ring handles. The centre panel of the top is framed with gadrooning as is the pediment adding the architectural impact. The box has a lift out tray which has been relined . Circa1825.

Origin:  UK;  Circa: 1825 ; Materials: Rosewood and brass on a pine structure.

Size: 28.5 cm wide by 21.2 cm by 15 cm:  11.2  inches wide by 8.4  inches by  5.9  inches.

Condition: good overall; working lock and key; see images

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There is a document wallet in the lid.  A central panel of rushed blue silk framed by gold embossed red Morocco leather.

The design of the inlay is of highly stylized flora, suggesting neoclassical designs hinting at trailing vines. The juxtaposition of dark wood with bold brass inlay was popular in the early part of the 19th century. The wood and the bright brass were mutually enhancing. The Prince Regent (later George IV) commissioned such work for his Royal palaces. This technique, which perfected control of cutting and inlaying, required time and skill and it was very expensive at the time. It is no wonder that such work was popular at a time when excess was rife and style was given supreme social importance.

The box has pressed lion mask drop ring handles. These were inspired by classical excavations.

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The lift out tray is made from straight grained pine. The velvet pats are not stuck and could be taken out if someone wanted to use the box for sewing. The blue paper is original.