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Description:
Ref: 738JB http://hygra.com/box/738JB 

Box veneered in richly figured rosewood and inlaid with mother of pearl in a fine and controlled pattern of stylised flora. It has its original tray and a side drawer now fitted for jewelry. The box has rounded edges. The harmonious inlays of mother of pearl contrast with the rich deep colour of the rosewood.

Origin: UK ;  Circa: 1835; Materials: .

Size: 30.2 cm wide by 21.8 cm by 16.5 cm:  11.9 inches wide by 8.6  inches by 6.5  inches.

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

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The front. The framing of the front with mother of pearl is done with both technical expertise and aesthetic sensitivity. 

The pattern is controlled in such a way that it forms a clean line. Within the perimeter the flora curves and undulates gently with very clear definition between wood and mother of pearl. 

The escutcheon is discreetly incorporated within the pattern.

Inside  the box  has its original tray, with lidded compartments covered in the original velvet.

The inside of the lid is also covered in the original velvet, framed by original gold-embossed leather.

The inside of the lid is also covered in the original velvet, framed by original gold-embossed leather.

Detail of inside of lid. The catch can be unhooked to reveal an “envelope” compartment.

Detail of lock and lid with loops for scissors, boot hooks etc.

 The key.

The lift out tray has rosewood facings.

The box has both a lift-out tray and a side drawer. The side drawer retains its original silk lining and leather covered divisions. The  drawer  opens by lifting a rod which goes through the side.

The tray.

The side drawer.

The lid is lined with its original ruched velvet framed gold embossed leather.

Behind there is a document wallet.

 The drawer is sprung and comes out when its retaining pin is removed.

Top showing the wonderful orchestration of the mother of pearl inlay with the central motif.

Detail: The circle looks as if it is the centre of a flower which in turn metamorphoses into a floral composition.

The rosewood has been engraved giving vitality to depiction of flora.