SB123: Antique figured rosewood box with dramatic contrasting mother of pearl inlay depicting native plants, the box opening to a fitted inside with liftout tray with divisions for sewing. The tray is covered in its original 19th C paper and has supplementary lids covered in blue silk. The box has a rounded filet of solid rosewood let into the edges. All the veneers at this period are saw cut and about 1mm thick. Circa 1835. 
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