Jewellery box - Rosewood

Antique jewelry box in wood with Portuguese silver fittings - Brand Javali. Elegant antique jewelry case, rectangular in shape, made of dark-toned wood, enriched with numerous ornamental fittings in Portuguese silver, bearing the contrasting mark “Javali.” The lid is festooned with four large corner fittings, embossed with roses, flowers, leaves and vegetal scrolls. In the center features an elaborate silver inlay of a stylized ornamental design, with geometric and vegetal elements. The piece is framed by a carved wooden moulding, giving the item a particularly rich presentation. The metal fittings bear stamps compatible with the Portuguese hallmarking system of Javali, a mark used in Portugal from the late 19th century to the early decades of the 20th century, allowing the piece to be dated to roughly 1887–1937. The interior is lined with red fabric, including a padded base and pleated sides, designed to hold jewelry or small personal objects. The box preserves an interesting combination of worked wood, silver and textile lining, characteristic of decorative and toilette objects produced from the late 19th to the early 20th century. Condition: shows signs of use and age compatible with its age. The interior fabric shows wear, stains and small deteriorations. The inner face of the lid is scratched. One of the lid fitting components/side pieces of the locking system is missing, so the lid is loose and separable from the box, a situation clearly documented in the photographs. The wood and fittings also show small marks, scratches, oxidation and surface wear from use. Measurements: 4.5 cm (height) × 17 cm (width) × 11 cm (depth).

Materials: wood, Portuguese silver fittings and textile lining.
Mark/Contrast: Javali.
Probable period: late 19th century / early decades of the 20th century, circa 1887–1937.
Probable origin: Portugal.
Condition: reasonable for an antique, with the defects and wear described above and visible in the photographs.