Description
A truly elegant table / desk box, English in origin and from the Regency period dating to c.1820.
Standing on four original bun feet, the box is veneered in exotic Rosewood and the top and front is beautifully inlaid with cut brass decoration, trimmed with carved beading.
The box opens to reveal the original lining to the lid in silk and bordered in gold embossed leather. This has a catch to the top which opens a compartment where papers would be stored.
The base of the box has been more recently re-lined in a hand-marbled paper creating a clean finish ready for use.
Complete with a working key it remains in excellent condition nearly 200 years old. 9 3/4" x 7 1/4" x 5 1/4".
Item ID: 35663
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Internal Ref: 35663
Dimensions
Height = 13.3 cm (5")
Width = 24.8 cm (10")
Depth = 18.4 cm (7")
Antique English Cut Brass Inlaid Rosewood Jewellery / Desk Box c.1820
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
35663
Description
A truly elegant table / desk box, English in origin and from the Regency period dating to c.1820.
Standing on four original bun feet, the box is veneered in exotic Rosewood and the top and front is beautifully inlaid with cut brass decoration, trimmed with carved beading.
The box opens to reveal the original lining to the lid in silk and bordered in gold embossed leather. This has a catch to the top which opens a compartment where papers would be stored.
The base of the box has been more recently re-lined in a hand-marbled paper creating a clean finish ready for use.
Complete with a working key it remains in excellent condition nearly 200 years old. 9 3/4" x 7 1/4" x 5 1/4".
Item ID: 35663
FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England
FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England
Internal Ref: 35663
Dimensions
Height = 13.3 cm (5")
Width = 24.8 cm (10")
Depth = 18.4 cm (7")
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.