Sewing box - Satinwood, Mahogany - (circa 1880–1910).
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Antique pau santo sewing/jewellery box with marquetry inlays, a geometric shield on the lid and lock, and a blue velvet‑padded interior with a removable tray, dating to circa 1880–1910 from the United Kingdom and in excellent, barely used condition.
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Antique handcrafted sewing box or jewelry box of exquisite workmanship. The exterior features a solid wood finish with an inlaid decorative marquetry band and a geometric diamond-shaped shield on the lid and lock. The interior includes a removable tray with multiple compartments lined with star-patterned paper, blue padded satin lids for needles/pins, and a spherical mother-of-pearl pull in the center.
Old Sewing Box in Pau-Santo with a Combination of Woods (Marquetry)
Year / Era: Late 19th century to early 20th century (circa 1880–1910).
Origin: Europe (very characteristic of fine Portuguese and British cabinetry of the period).
Material: Front in pau-santo (jacarandá), sides and frame in a combination of noble woods (such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood), 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 velvet-blue satin dividers.
Note: no key
Height: 10 cm
Width: 25/16 cm
Shipping and customs costs will be borne by the buyer via registered mail.
Not shipping to the USA
Antique handcrafted sewing box or jewelry box of exquisite workmanship. The exterior features a solid wood finish with an inlaid decorative marquetry band and a geometric diamond-shaped shield on the lid and lock. The interior includes a removable tray with multiple compartments lined with star-patterned paper, blue padded satin lids for needles/pins, and a spherical mother-of-pearl pull in the center.
Old Sewing Box in Pau-Santo with a Combination of Woods (Marquetry)
Year / Era: Late 19th century to early 20th century (circa 1880–1910).
Origin: Europe (very characteristic of fine Portuguese and British cabinetry of the period).
Material: Front in pau-santo (jacarandá), sides and frame in a combination of noble woods (such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood), 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 velvet-blue satin dividers.
Note: no key
Height: 10 cm
Width: 25/16 cm
Shipping and customs costs will be borne by the buyer via registered mail.
Not shipping 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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