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Veneered in Golden Amboyna 

From our Jewellery Boxes collection, we are delighted to offer this Amboyna Tiered Jewellery Box. The Jewellery Box of cabinet form veneered to the exterior in Amboyna, edged in  with tulipwood cross banding decoration. The exterior of the Jewellery Box is raised on a plinth base with rectangular ebony feet. The interior of the Jewellery Box is accessed by lifting the central front plate above the escutcheon which opens the lid to access the first two compartments. The tiered compartments can then be opened individually swinging each arm out to the desired position. The interior of the Jewellery Box is lined in Satinwood with further ebony stringing and tulipwood cross banding inside the lid finished with a blue velvet lining to safely store jewellery and watches. The Amboyna Tiered Jewellery Box dates to the late 19th century during the height of the Victorian period circa 1880.

Measurements (inches) 9.84 High x 13.4 Wide x 7.87 Deep

Amboyna also known as Andaman Padauk, Maiou or Narra grows in parts of East Asia (Malaysia, the Philippines and Borneo) and is often golden brown to red brown in colour with red grain. It is a firm wood with wavy and often interlocking grain making it difficult to work with hand tools, despite this it turns well and produces a high polish. The Burr from these trees varies in colour from a golden yellow to a deep red with sharp, close burr pips. It is very sought after and used for only the finest furniture.

Ebony is often almost completely black with very little visible grain often with a subtle red/purple hue. This wood is very expensive due to the slow-growing trees which can often be gnarly affecting the yield of straight workable wood. Most ebonies are very dense making work with hand tools very difficult and can quickly clunt cutting tools. This density however offers an excellent finish on turned items.

Tulipwood is also known as Brazilian Tulipwood, Brazilian Pinkwood and Bahia Rosewood. It is found in South America, mainly Brazil. The colour is warm yellow with streaks or brown-red grain.

Satinwood is found in India and Sri Lanka. It has a rich golden colour and an almost reflective sheen. Satinwood is traditionally used for high quality furniture.

Victorian, 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.

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