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Antique Inlaid Rosewood Box with lift out tray Circa 1830

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Reference: Sb127

Description:
SB127: A rosewood veneered box of rectangular form, inlaid with mother of pearl and white metal in a stylized pattern, which forms a fine foliated design in reverse, the box having a lift out tray, still covered with its original blue paper with divisions for sewing. Circa 1830.

Origin: UK

Circa: 1830

Size: 29.8 cm wide by 22 cm by 125 cm: 12.4 inches wide by 8.7 inches by 4.9 inches.
Condition: good overall, see images, working lock and key.

The box having a lift out tray, still covered with its original blue paper with divisions for sewing.

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Detail of the fine mother of pearl inlay.

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