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Fully Fitted Sewing Box

From our Sewing Box collection, we are delighted to introduce this Antique Rosewood Sewing Box. The Sewing Box of rectangular form veneered in Rosewood with Boxwood Edging. The lid of the Sewing Box features Boxwood inlay with alternating Ebony inlay with a turned bone handle and kite shaped escutcheon finishing the exterior. The interior of the Sewing Box Contains a fitted interior with original perfume bottles, thread and reels, and multiple compartments for storing sewing tools and equipment. The interior lid of the sewing box has a very unusual classical scene within an eye with clam shells and a further square border with lappets of scrolling motifs. The front of the Sewing Box contains a pull out storage drawer for further sewing equipment and accessories. The Antique Rosewood Sewing Box dates to the Georgian period and the turn of the 19th century circa 1800 during the reign of George III.

The Antique Rosewood Sewing Box comes complete with a working lock and tasselled key.

Measurements (inches) 4.5 x 11.2 x 9.25

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.

Boxwood “Buxus sempervirens” can be found in Europe, Northwest Africa and Southwest Asia. It is a light cream that turns darker to brown when exposed to light. The trees are very small meaning it is suited to smaller projects like edging or inlay instead of veneers.

Georgian, a period in British history dating from 1714-1837, the Georgian era after the Hanoverian kings George I, George II, George III and George IV.

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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