Description
An extremely smart early twentieth century Jewellery box, perfect for a lady or gentleman and perfect for a traditional or contemporary interior.
The box is made from solid Mahogany and smothered with expensive and burl Thuya, from the root of the tree, this example with premium figuring exhibiting numerous tightly-packed burl eyes. The rich reddish brown colour only comes with age. The box and base are cross-banded with exotic Kingwood and boxwood stringing.
The front of the box has a domed circular wooden escutcheon which houses the working key. The lid lifts and front falls, the front lined in Satinwood. The cantilever trays are revealed with polished brass supports.
Dating to c.1910, it remains in superb condition. 8 1/2" x 6" x 4 5/8" tall.
Item ID:40104
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Dimensions
Height = 11 cm (5")
Width = 21 cm (8")
Depth = 15 cm (6")
Quality Antique French Burl Thuya Jewellery Box c.1910
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
40104
Description
An extremely smart early twentieth century Jewellery box, perfect for a lady or gentleman and perfect for a traditional or contemporary interior.
The box is made from solid Mahogany and smothered with expensive and burl Thuya, from the root of the tree, this example with premium figuring exhibiting numerous tightly-packed burl eyes. The rich reddish brown colour only comes with age. The box and base are cross-banded with exotic Kingwood and boxwood stringing.
The front of the box has a domed circular wooden escutcheon which houses the working key. The lid lifts and front falls, the front lined in Satinwood. The cantilever trays are revealed with polished brass supports.
Dating to c.1910, it remains in superb condition. 8 1/2" x 6" x 4 5/8" tall.
Item ID:40104
FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England
FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England
Internal Ref: 40104
Dimensions
Height = 11 cm (5")
Width = 21 cm (8")
Depth = 15 cm (6")
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.