William IV rosewood sarcophagus jewellery box with turned handles and floral mother-of-pearl inlay
William IV large rosewood jewellery box of sarcophagus shape with two turned wood handles to the sides. The front and the lid are decorated with brass fretwork in a scrolling pattern. The centre of the lid has beautiful mother-of-pearl and abalone marquetry depicting an urn vase with a flower bouquet; a similar design is repeated at the key escutcheon.
Origin: England
Date: c. 1830's
1360 g
14.5 cm tall
22 x 29.5 cm across the base
22.5 x 30 cm across the top
Good antique condition. The box originally had feet; two large cracks to base; some chips and small losses to veneer, mostly round the corners; small dent to the brass vase on lid; small losses to nacre near the keyhole; general wear inside.
William IV large rosewood jewellery box of sarcophagus shape with two turned wood handles to the sides. The front and the lid are decorated with brass fretwork in a scrolling pattern. The centre of the lid has beautiful mother-of-pearl and abalone marquetry depicting an urn vase with a flower bouquet; a similar design is repeated at the key escutcheon.
Origin: England
Date: c. 1830's
1360 g
14.5 cm tall
22 x 29.5 cm across the base
22.5 x 30 cm across the top
Good antique condition. The box originally had feet; two large cracks to base; some chips and small losses to veneer, mostly round the corners; small dent to the brass vase on lid; small losses to nacre near the keyhole; general wear inside.
William IV large rosewood jewellery box of sarcophagus shape with two turned wood handles to the sides. The front and the lid are decorated with brass fretwork in a scrolling pattern. The centre of the lid has beautiful mother-of-pearl and abalone marquetry depicting an urn vase with a flower bouquet; a similar design is repeated at the key escutcheon.
Origin: England
Date: c. 1830's
1360 g
14.5 cm tall
22 x 29.5 cm across the base
22.5 x 30 cm across the top
Good antique condition. The box originally had feet; two large cracks to base; some chips and small losses to veneer, mostly round the corners; small dent to the brass vase on lid; small losses to nacre near the keyhole; general wear inside.
