Large Victorian mahogany work box / jewellery chest with rhombus design to lid
Large Victorian workbox of rectangular form, with a flat hinged lid. Mahogany veneer exterior, decorated with inlaid boxwood stringing bands along the edges and an ebony rhombus to lid centre.
The key escutcheon is inlaid with a quatrefoil design. Very warm rich colour and patina to the wood, with great grain particularly to the lid.
Highly decorative, as well as functional box, perfect for storing jewellery.
England, c. 1880's
996 g
12.5 cm tall
18.5 x 29.5 cm lid
18 x 28 cm box
Good antique condition. Wear, scratches and minor losses to base and veneer appropriate to age and use.
Large Victorian workbox of rectangular form, with a flat hinged lid. Mahogany veneer exterior, decorated with inlaid boxwood stringing bands along the edges and an ebony rhombus to lid centre.
The key escutcheon is inlaid with a quatrefoil design. Very warm rich colour and patina to the wood, with great grain particularly to the lid.
Highly decorative, as well as functional box, perfect for storing jewellery.
England, c. 1880's
996 g
12.5 cm tall
18.5 x 29.5 cm lid
18 x 28 cm box
Good antique condition. Wear, scratches and minor losses to base and veneer appropriate to age and use.
Large Victorian workbox of rectangular form, with a flat hinged lid. Mahogany veneer exterior, decorated with inlaid boxwood stringing bands along the edges and an ebony rhombus to lid centre.
The key escutcheon is inlaid with a quatrefoil design. Very warm rich colour and patina to the wood, with great grain particularly to the lid.
Highly decorative, as well as functional box, perfect for storing jewellery.
England, c. 1880's
996 g
12.5 cm tall
18.5 x 29.5 cm lid
18 x 28 cm box
Good antique condition. Wear, scratches and minor losses to base and veneer appropriate to age and use.
