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Antique Inlaid Rosewood Box with lift out tray Circa 1835.
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Reference: SB122
Description:
SB122:
A
rosewood veneered box, inlaid with mother of pearl and white metal
in a stylized pattern, which forms a fine foliated design in
reverse having a lift out tray, still covered with its original printed
pink paper with divisions for sewing. The
workmanship is of high standard; for example, the box is edged with a
rounded piece of wood which finishes it elegantly and also protects it. Circa
1835
Origin: UK
Circa: 1835
Size: 28 cm wide by 20 cm by 11.5 cm: 11 inches wide
by 7.9 inches by 4.5 inches.
Condition: good
overall, see images, working lock and key.
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The lid is lined with pink
silk (original) framed with velvet (replacement) There is a wallet for
documents behind.
The
box has a lift out tray, still covered with its original printed pink
paper with divisions for sewing.
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Detail of the inlay which is symmetrically
laid out
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Detail: thin lines of white
metal and mother of pearl are used to depict stylized flowers.
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