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Antique Box veneered in richly figured walnut circa 1870.

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Reference: JB447

Description:
JB447: Box veneered in richly figured walnut circa 1870.
The beautiful figure of the walnut is framed in kingwood. The top is decorated with a mother of pearl diamond-shaped inset, framed in inlays of kingwood and other woods. The escutcheon is of a similar design. The interior has been relined and contains an added tray, also lined. Working key.

Origin: UK

Circa: 1870

Size:  30 cm wide by 22.2 cm by 14 cm: 11.8 inches wide by  8.7 inches by 5.5 inches.

Condition: Good overall see description and pictures.

 

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The interior has been relined and contains an added tray, which is also lined with velvet.  

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The box has a velvet lined replacement tray. Beneath the tray is also lined with marbled paper and velvet providing further accommodation for jewelry.   

 

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The top is decorated with a mother of pearl diamond-shaped inset, framed in inlays of kingwood and other woods. 

The entire box is framed by a rounded ebony bead.

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