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Antique Regency gadrooned and brass inlaid Rosewood box with fitted jewellery tray, circa 1825.

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Reference: JB422

Description:
JB422: 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 turned rosewood drop ring handles. The centre panel of the top is framed with gadrooning as is the pediment adding the architectural impact. The box has an added velvet lined tray. Circa1825.

Origin: UK

Circa:1825

Size: 30.5 cm wide by 22.5cm by 15.5cm:  12 inches wide by  8.9 inches by  6.1 inches.

Condition: Good over all working lock and key. See images

JB422: 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 turned rosewood drop ring handles. The centre panel of the top is framed with gadrooning as is the pediment adding the architectural impact. The box has an added velvet lined tray. Circa1825. Enlarge Picture

Monumental shapes became popular during the early Regency period, as a result of the increased awareness in Europe, of Middle Eastern antique art and architecture. It stands on turned feet.

(See chapter 4 and Figures 66,67,68, 371, 372, 373, 374, 375, in our book Antique Boxes, Tea Caddies, and Society -- 1700--1880, ISBN: 0764316885  Antigone Clarke & Joseph O'Kelly, A Schiffer Book for collectors). 

 

 

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The inside has been relined and has velvet framed ruched silk  lining the lid.

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The box is veneered in figured rosewood and is inlaid in brass depicting stylized flora.  The fluid design of stylised flora is exceptionally fine. There are additional engraved lines in the rosewood. 

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Inside the box has been relined. The ruched silk in the lid is contemporary with the box.

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The elaborate escutcheon  

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The box has turned rosewood drop ring handles. 

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