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Antique rosewood box the top and front having marquetry panels depicting floral motifs circa 1850

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Reference: JB204

Description:
A Victorian rosewood box the top and front having marquetry panels depicting floral motifs and crossbanded with rosewood. the whole box is edged with rounded ebony. The inside is lined with velvet and has a replacement liftout tray circa 1850

Origin: UK

Circa: 1850

Size: 30.3 cm wide by 20.5 cm by 12.5 cm: 11.9 inches wide by 8.1 inches by 4.9 inches.
Condition: good overall working lock and key.

The inside is lined with velvet and has a replacement liftout tray

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The box is edged with a rounded bead of ebony. Both the front and the top have a crossbanded with rosewood.

Detail of the inlaid marquetry escutcheon The floral motives are executed in a contrasting light wood, probability maple which is shaded by scorching.

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