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Antique Box With Parquetry in Various Woods circa
1780
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Reference: JB 165
Description:
A box in various woods cut as very thick veneers. The woods are
juxtaposed in an unusual pattern, which combines angular geometric
shapes with hearts and a central stylized flower.
Origin: English.
Circa: 1780
Materials: Native
woods and ebony.
Size: 28 cm wide by 19.6 cm by 14 cm: 11 inches wide by
7.7 inches
by 4.3 inches.
Condition: Good.
Replacement feet and some gadrooning on back corner (old repair, see
photo).
Working lock and key.
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The box open. The marbled paper dates from an earlier (perhaps
original?) time. The velvet lined tray is recent.
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Detail showing oak, fruitwoods, rosewood, yew, walnut, mahogany,
amboyna and ebony.
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Top and back. Similar woods to front, also satin
birch and wenge.
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Top. Two triangles in mahogany, two in wenge. Other
woods: ebony, rosewood, walnut, satin birch.
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Side view. |
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Front. |
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