Jewellery Box in Rosewood with Inlaid Decoration

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Rosewood Veneered Jewellery Box with Inlaid Decoration

From our Jewellery Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Inlaid Rosewood Jewellery Box.

The jewellery box of rectangular form is beautifully veneered in rosewood to the exterior and inlaid with brass, pewter, bone and mother of pearl inlay in various scrolling motifs with parallel stringing framing the lid and front. To the lid there is a vacant initial plaque to the centre of the decoration with a loose butterfly shaped decoration around the escutcheon. The interior of the jewellery box is lined in a cushioned silver velvet with multiple partitions including two tracks of ring and cufflink holders to the outside. The top tray is removed via the two brass side tabs to access further storage below. To one side of the facing there is a small brass pin which can be removed to access the spring loaded side drawer which pulls out to reveal a further partitioned storage area.

The Jewellery Box dates to the late 19th century Victorian period circa 1870.

Rosewood

has many variations. Indian Rosewood, also known as Bombay Rosewood or Bombay Blackwood, is found in India and Indonesia. It is highly valued for its striking appearance with colours ranging from a medium-brown to dark red-brown with even darker grain lines. Madagascan Rosewood, found in Madagascar is a pink-brown colour with a darker almost purple grain.

Mother of Pearl

is an organic-inorganic composite material produced by some molluscs as an inner shell layer. It is the same material that natural pearls are made from and is desirable due to its strong and resilient makeup along with its beautiful iridescent shimmer.

Victorian

is an era of British History corresponding approximately with the reign of Queen Victoria from the 20th of June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901 however, there are arguments stating that the Victorian era is actually from 1820 until 1914 proceeded by Georgian era and followed by the Edwardian era.

With every purchase from Mark Goodger Antiques, you will receive our latest catalogue, a Certificate of Authenticity, detailed care instructions for your chosen piece and an independent invoice (for insurance purposes) will be enclosed. As well as being protected by a no-hassle, money-back policy, your piece will be entirely insured during the shipping process to ensure the safety of your item.

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