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Antique Walnut veneered box inlaid with bandings of parquetry

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Walnut veneered box  inlaid  with bandings of parquetry circa 1880.  A box of pleasing structure with a relined interior. The inlay is within the genre of mid to late 19th century, but it has greater complexity than the average example of such work. Working lock and key.

Origin: UK

Circa: 1880

Materials: Pine construction with walnut veneer and inlay in many woods

Size: 30 cm wide by 22 cm by 13 cm:  11.8  inches wide by   8.6 inches by  5.1  inches.

Condition: Good overall see images.

 

SB480: Walnut veneered box  inlaid  with bandings of parquetry circa 1880.  A box of pleasing structure with a relined interior. The inlay is within the genre of mid to late 19th century, but it has greater complexity than the average example of such work. Working lock and key. Enlarge Picture

 

SB480: Walnut veneered box  inlaid  with bandings of parquetry circa 1880.  A box of pleasing structure with a relined interior. The inlay is within the genre of mid to late 19th century, but it has greater complexity than the average example of such work. Working lock and key. Enlarge Picture

 

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The divisions of this tray are designed  for sewing. The separations give an inspired space for jewelry or life icons. 

 

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