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Antique Rosewood Box with Brass
and Ebony Border by Batley of London c.1820.
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Reference: JB 163
Description:
Antique Rosewood Box with Brass
and Ebony Borders veneered in saw cut rosewood veneer and framed in a
stylized inlaid border of ebony and brass; this box is
characteristic of the elegant high quality of the Regency style.
It was made by the firm of
Batley, who worked in Holborn, London, an area of bespoke cabinet
makers.
Origin: English
Circa: 1820
Materials: Rosewood,
brass and ebony on mahogany.
Size: 35.5 cm wide by 24 cm by 16 cm: 14 inches wide by 9.5 inches
by 6.3 inches.
Condition: Cracking on
top and small repairs to inlay and veneer. Overall good. Working
lock and key.
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A detail of the corner. The brass provides protection as well as a
pleasing design which provides a striking contrast to the dark
wood.
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The back flap is covered in the original maroon leather which is
embossed with an intricate pattern in gold. The tray has been
relined in velvet.
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Detail of the very fine double
embossing. The outer line is in gold, the inner line with no colour.
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| There is a deep space under the tray. |
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Tray and space. |
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The Maker's label. |
| The top flap folds down revealing an
"envelope" compartment. |
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Side view. There are handles in brass which fold flat
with the box. This in another feature of early 19th century boxes. The
handles are finished elegantly, the ends pointed and dotted. |
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The top showing the cracking but also the strong swirling figure of
the rosewood.
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| Central plaque. |
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| Top corner. |
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Front view. The pattern is controlled so that it is
symmetrical and fits the frame of the box. |
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Side view of handle in the fold-in position. |
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| The box has good strong hinges. |
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Other side. |
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1999-2006 Antigone Clarke and Joseph O'Kelly. If you require any further
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