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Antique Satinwood and Rosewood Box
circa 1750
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Reference: JB 166
Description:
A most unusual box, veneered on three sides with thick saw cut
satinwood, the top alternating satinwood with rosewood. Beautiful and
yet robust, this piece has aged gracefully.
Origin: England
Circa: 1750
Materials: Hard pine
with thick veneers of rosewood and satinwood.
Size: 27 cm wide by 18 cm by 7.5 cm: 10.6 inches wide
by 7.1 inches
by 3 inches.
Condition: Good. Shows
movement of wood. Deep warm patina.
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Tray with old velvet cover, not original.
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The box has never been fitted with hinges or a lock.
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The strongly figured woods contrast robustly in
strong geometric shapes. Perhaps this is an early Tunbridgeware Van Dyke
pattern?
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The front showing an expanse of mellowed satinwood.
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The side.
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The back was not veneered. The wood has darkened, but
does not have the glow and gigure of the satinwood.
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Bottom showing its age. Framed in maple. |
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