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Antique Figured Walnut Sewing box inlaid to the top and front with a parquetry of various woods Circa 1870

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Description: http://hygra.com/uk/n11/639SB 

Ref: 639SB:  Figured walnut box with parquetry inlay to the top and front having a n original lift-out tray with supplementary lids covered in purple satin and working lock with key. Circa 1870. 

Origin: UK;  Circa: 1870; Materials: walnut on pine construction.

Size: 25.3 cm wide by 17.5 cm by 12.3 cm:   10 inches wide by   6.9 inches by 4.8  inches.

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

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Inside the box retains its original lift-out tray fitted for sewing.

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The box is inlaid with parquetry inlay to the top and front.

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