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Superb antique jewellery box, circa 1900/1910. Made of solid Olivewood and with a beautiful Walnut veneer to the exterior.
This is a beautiful antique jewellery box, dating to 1900/1910. It is made of solid Olivewood and has a beautiful Walnut veneer to the exterior.
The Walnut has a lovely warm colour and beautiful figuration. The Olivewood with its wonderful characteristic figuration can be seen when you look inside the box. There is a description about Olive Wood further down this page.
The lid has a beautiful stylish domed form and the box has a lovely casket design. It stands slightly raised on its original turned ball feet.
The Walnut exterior is beautifully polished and has a lovely sheen. The interior Olivewood has been lightly polished.
The box is complete with its original hinges and its original lock and key. It also has its original thin leather covering on the bottom.
The Interior
The Olivewood interior has been constructed to form 4 separate compartments and a sweet little storage drawer. The drawer is concealed in the base of the box, beneath the centre top storage compartments and behind the drop-down flap to the front of the box. The keep to the lock is on this flap.
The centre front compartment has a circular ring section which was originally designed to hold a pocket watch. This would now look beautiful with a pendant or locket inside it and a bracelet would look lovely draped around it!
Behind this compartment is a small sweet compartment which is the ideal size for little pieces of jewellery such as rings and small stud/hoop earrings etc.
There are two larger and deeper, roomier compartments, on either side of those in the centre. These are big enough to hold necklaces, slender bangles and bracelets, and slender watches.
The charming little drawer beneath is perfect for pendants, rings, earrings, neck chains, chain bracelets and slender bracelets and bangles.
There are beautiful textured red satin panels to the inside of the lid and the storage drawer. All of the bases of the storage compartments are lined with maroon red velvet.
Condition
This wonderful box is in excellent condition for its 100 plus years of age. The lid has some extremely light surface scratches and a teeny nick to the front edge. This has been polished smooth and is not very noticeable.
The interior satin panels are in amazing condition with very little wear. The velvet linings are also excellent with just one small patch of wear to that in the right compartment.
There is wear to the leather covering on the bottom of the box as we'd expect from age and handling. This cannot be seen unless you turn the box over. Please see the last image above.
About Olivewood
Olivewood has a distinctive grain and rich colour which gives it its beautiful appearance. It has characteristic brown and yellow streaks which make for a beautiful contrast. These features make it a sought after wood for decorative items such as jewellery boxes.
Olivewood is also favoured for its hardness. It is a strong durable wood with a fairly high density and it takes well to cutting and polishing.
The Olivetree primarily grows in the coastal regions of the Mediterranean. Its wood has been used for many years by Italian box makers in particular. It is also a favoured wood in areas of the Holy Lands such as Jerusalem.
Measurements
Please use the following measurements to ensure the box is the right size for your requirements.
Length: 21.0cm
Width: 14.2cm
Height: 14.2cm
Left & Right Storage Compartments:
12 by 5.5cm with a 5.3cm depth.
Centre Front Compartment:
8.0 by 6.5cm with a 4.5cm diameter and 1.0cm depth to the circular centre.
Small Centre Rear Compartment:
6.5 by 2.0cm with a 2.3cm depth.
Drawer Compartment:
10.0 by 6.0cm with a 3.3cm depth.
Postage
The box will be posted FREE within the UK by Next Day Special Delivery.
International postage is £25 by Royal Mail International Tracked. Delivery is fast, within 3-5 working days to Europe and 5-7 working days to the rest of the world.
Superb antique jewellery box, circa 1900/1910. Made of solid Olivewood and with a beautiful Walnut veneer to the exterior.
This is a beautiful antique jewellery box, dating to 1900/1910. It is made of solid Olivewood and has a beautiful Walnut veneer to the exterior.
The Walnut has a lovely warm colour and beautiful figuration. The Olivewood with its wonderful characteristic figuration can be seen when you look inside the box. There is a description about Olive Wood further down this page.
The lid has a beautiful stylish domed form and the box has a lovely casket design. It stands slightly raised on its original turned ball feet.
The Walnut exterior is beautifully polished and has a lovely sheen. The interior Olivewood has been lightly polished.
The box is complete with its original hinges and its original lock and key. It also has its original thin leather covering on the bottom.
The Interior
The Olivewood interior has been constructed to form 4 separate compartments and a sweet little storage drawer. The drawer is concealed in the base of the box, beneath the centre top storage compartments and behind the drop-down flap to the front of the box. The keep to the lock is on this flap.
The centre front compartment has a circular ring section which was originally designed to hold a pocket watch. This would now look beautiful with a pendant or locket inside it and a bracelet would look lovely draped around it!
Behind this compartment is a small sweet compartment which is the ideal size for little pieces of jewellery such as rings and small stud/hoop earrings etc.
There are two larger and deeper, roomier compartments, on either side of those in the centre. These are big enough to hold necklaces, slender bangles and bracelets, and slender watches.
The charming little drawer beneath is perfect for pendants, rings, earrings, neck chains, chain bracelets and slender bracelets and bangles.
There are beautiful textured red satin panels to the inside of the lid and the storage drawer. All of the bases of the storage compartments are lined with maroon red velvet.
Condition
This wonderful box is in excellent condition for its 100 plus years of age. The lid has some extremely light surface scratches and a teeny nick to the front edge. This has been polished smooth and is not very noticeable.
The interior satin panels are in amazing condition with very little wear. The velvet linings are also excellent with just one small patch of wear to that in the right compartment.
There is wear to the leather covering on the bottom of the box as we'd expect from age and handling. This cannot be seen unless you turn the box over. Please see the last image above.
About Olivewood
Olivewood has a distinctive grain and rich colour which gives it its beautiful appearance. It has characteristic brown and yellow streaks which make for a beautiful contrast. These features make it a sought after wood for decorative items such as jewellery boxes.
Olivewood is also favoured for its hardness. It is a strong durable wood with a fairly high density and it takes well to cutting and polishing.
The Olivetree primarily grows in the coastal regions of the Mediterranean. Its wood has been used for many years by Italian box makers in particular. It is also a favoured wood in areas of the Holy Lands such as Jerusalem.
Measurements
Please use the following measurements to ensure the box is the right size for your requirements.
Length: 21.0cm
Width: 14.2cm
Height: 14.2cm
Left & Right Storage Compartments:
12 by 5.5cm with a 5.3cm depth.
Centre Front Compartment:
8.0 by 6.5cm with a 4.5cm diameter and 1.0cm depth to the circular centre.
Small Centre Rear Compartment:
6.5 by 2.0cm with a 2.3cm depth.
Drawer Compartment:
10.0 by 6.0cm with a 3.3cm depth.
Postage
The box will be posted FREE within the UK by Next Day Special Delivery.
International postage is £25 by Royal Mail International Tracked. Delivery is fast, within 3-5 working days to Europe and 5-7 working days to the rest of the world.
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