19thC Antique Rosewood And Satinwood Jewellery Box

( JB402 )
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Beautiful 19th century antique jewellery box with alternating bands of Rosewood and Satinwood veneer. Lovely refurbished crimson red satin interior. Mother of Pearl cartouche and keyhole escutcheon.

19thC Antique Rosewood And Satinwood Jewellery Box

Please contact us if you are looking for a similar box and we will endeavour to source one for you!

This is a beautiful antique late Regency jewellery box. It dates back to the reign of William IV, circa 1820/1830.

The Exterior

This box has beautiful alternating bands of Rosewood and Satinwood veneers.

The lid has an iridescent Mother of Pearl cartouche and there is a complimentary Mother of Pearl escutcheon to the keyhole.

The lid has a beautiful domed shape and the box is complete with its original brass 'stop' hinges. These hold the lid upright.

The box also has its original lock and key.

There is a new felt covering on the bottom of the box which will protect the surfaces of furniture.

Note

Please note the lock is no longer fully functional and the key is for decorative purposes only. Please do not attempt to lock the box.

The Interior

The interior has been beautifully refurbished by our skilled box restorer.

The base of the compartment has a new padded satin panel and there are new satin linings to the walls of the compartment and the inside of the lid. The satin is a lovely deep crimson red shade.

Our Skilled Box Restorer

You can read about Jim, our wonderful box restorer, by visiting our About Us page.

History

This stylish box started life as a ladies glove box. It would've sat on a dressing table, storing her expensive silk gloves. It is now a functional jewellery box alongside being a wonderful piece of social history.

Condition

This beautiful box is in very good condition.

All of the Mother of Pearl inlay is present and intact.

There are superficial fine hairline cracks to the first and last bands of Satinwood veneer on the lid. These are not overly noticeable and do not spoil the beautiful overall appearance of the box.

The interior satin, being new, is in pristine unused condition.

The hinges are still in very good working order.

Measurements

Please use the following measurements to ensure the box is the right size for your requirements.

Length:  24.8cm
Width:   10.3cm
Height:    7.0cm

Interior Compartment:

22.7 by 8.0cm with a 3.4cm depth.

Postage

This box will be posted FREE within the UK by Royal Mail Next Day Special Delivery.

NO International postage. We are sorry but we cannot offer international postage on this particular box, due to the legalities of its Rosewood veneer.

Please visit our Orders & Delivery page for further details.

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