Hygra: Antique Flame Mahogany Sewing Box With Lift-out Tray Circa 1800

Antique fitted sewing box veneered with flame mahogany having its original compartmentalized lift out tray covered with pink paper. The escutcheon is Sheffield plate. The inside of the lid is lined with ruched silk Circa 1800.

Origin: UK; Circa: 1800 ; Materials: .

Size: 33 cm wide by 23 cm by 12.5 cm: 13 inches wide by 9.1 inches by 4.9 inches.

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

Keywords: Hygra.com, Antique box, sewing box, silk, flame mahogany, Sheffield plate,

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Inside the box has a compartmentalized lift-out tray. The supplementary lids are covered with silk.

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The figure of the mahogany gives it a lustrous glow.

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The escutcheon is Sheffield plate. The layer of silver is soldered to its copper core.

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