Sewing box - Satinwood, Mahogany - (circa 1880–1910).

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Antique pau santo sewing box with marquetry trim and a diamond-shaped mother-of-pearl shield on the lid and lock, interior with a removable tray and blue satin padded compartments, dimensions 10 cm high by 25 cm wide by 16 cm deep, origin United Kingdom, circa 1880–1910, no key.

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Sewing box or antique jewelry box of superb handcrafted work. The exterior features a solid wood finish with a decorative marquetry inlaid band and a geometric shield in the shape of a diamond on the lid and on the lock. The interior includes a removable tray with multiple compartments lined with star-patterned paper, blue velvet-stitched covers for needles/pins, and a central spherical mother-of-pearl pull.

AntiQ Sewing Box in Pau-Santo Wood with a Combination of Woods (Marquetry)

Year / Era: Late 19th century to early 20th century (circa 1880–1910).

Origin: Europe (very characteristic of the fine Portuguese and British cabinetry of the period).

Material: Front in pau-santo (jacarandá), sides and framework in a combination of noble woods (such as mahogany, walnut, or vinhático), decorative marquetry bands with inlays of light and dark wood, central shield in mother-of-pearl (or bone), brass hardware and interior with printed paper and partitions lined in blue satin.

Note: no key

Height: 10 cm
Width: 25/16 cm

Shipping and customs costs will be borne by the buyer for registered mail.

Not ship to the USA

Sewing box or antique jewelry box of superb handcrafted work. The exterior features a solid wood finish with a decorative marquetry inlaid band and a geometric shield in the shape of a diamond on the lid and on the lock. The interior includes a removable tray with multiple compartments lined with star-patterned paper, blue velvet-stitched covers for needles/pins, and a central spherical mother-of-pearl pull.

AntiQ Sewing Box in Pau-Santo Wood with a Combination of Woods (Marquetry)

Year / Era: Late 19th century to early 20th century (circa 1880–1910).

Origin: Europe (very characteristic of the fine Portuguese and British cabinetry of the period).

Material: Front in pau-santo (jacarandá), sides and framework in a combination of noble woods (such as mahogany, walnut, or vinhático), decorative marquetry bands with inlays of light and dark wood, central shield in mother-of-pearl (or bone), brass hardware and interior with printed paper and partitions lined in blue satin.

Note: no key

Height: 10 cm
Width: 25/16 cm

Shipping and customs costs will be borne by the buyer for registered mail.

Not ship to the USA

Details

Era
1400-1900
Wood type
Mahogany, Satinwood
Title additional information
(circa 1880–1910).
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Wood
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
10 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
16 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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Objects sold
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