{"product_id":"early-victorian-rosewood-sarcophagus-jewellery-case-with-mother-of-pearl-inlay","title":"Early Victorian rosewood sarcophagus jewellery case with mother-of-pearl inlay","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17)\"\u003eEarly Victorian sarcophagus-shaped tea caddy that has been converted into a lady's work box \/ jewellery casket. Beautiful rosewood veneer is inlaid with ornate scrolling and floral marquetry in shimmering mother-of-pearl. The asymmetric body is raised on squat bun feet and has a domed hinged lid and turned handles with loops. The interior of the lid has a drop-down letter compartment that is lined with dark pink silk at the front and decorated with crossed frilled ribbons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17)\"\u003eThe wood has lovely grain and a rich, warm patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17)\"\u003eWonderfully decorative piece with good storage space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17)\"\u003eMade in England, c. 1840’s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17)\"\u003e1176 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17)\"\u003e16 cm tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17)\"\u003e26.5 x 19 cm across the top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17)\"\u003e24 x 16.5 cm across the base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17)\"\u003e29.5 cm handle to handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17)\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGood antique condition. Some losses to the nacre inlay; wear inside appropriate to age; crack to base; one loop ring absent; losses to key escutcheon inlay; long crack and chip to veneer at the front; partial loss to one handle; large chip along the edge of the right side; large tear to paper corner of the letter compartment.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rita's Bazaar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54035598639437,"sku":"2945","price":170.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/4191\/4957\/files\/56-20240124_052153-PhotoRoom_cf6796e3-afa8-4519-ad99-a93c676ee98c.webp?v=1780945946","url":"https:\/\/ritasbazaar.co.uk\/products\/early-victorian-rosewood-sarcophagus-jewellery-case-with-mother-of-pearl-inlay","provider":"Rita’s Bazaar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}