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With a Fully Fitted Interior

From our Sewing Box collection, we are delighted to offer this Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box attributed to Edwards. The Sewing Box of rectangular form veneered in Rosewood features double stringing to the face and lid with a square shaped escutcheon with inverted corners and a matching initials plaque to the lid reading ‘JM’. When opened the box reveals the fully fitted interior with pink silk water paper with a ruched silk lining to the inside of the lid. The top tray is fitted with a selection of Solid Mother of Pearl Sewing tools including Bobbins, Thimbles (one Sterling Silver) and needle cases. The top tray lifts out to reveal further storage with a cushioned red velvet base. The Sewing Box dates to the late Georgian period during the last year of the reign of George IV circa 1830. We undoubtedly attribute the Sewing Box to Edwards of London along with many other boxes that we have both handled and sold this is extremely good quality and contains all the classic Edwards traits and high quality finish of a traditional Edwards box.

David Edwards was a renowned Cabinet maker from London holding a Royal Warrant specialising in Dressing Cases & Writing Slopes. Edwards established his cabinet making business in 1813 based at 84 St James’s Street, London. He remained at this address for only a year before moving to 21 King Street, Bloomsbury, London. As the Edwards company grew in both size and reputation Davids nephew Thomas Edwards joined the business in 1832 and took full control after David died in 1848. The firm earned the Royal Warrant from George IV, William IV and Queen Victoria which also included the Royal Family. The company’s mark changing accordingly under her Majesty’s reign.

The firm won a prize medal for excellence of workmanship at the Great Exhibition of 1851 when it was taken over by Thomas’s son, Thomas Jeyes Edwards. Thomas Jeyes Edwards continued to run the business until 1858 when it was bought out by Aspreys of London of which Thomas Jeyes took employment until his retirement in 1872. The company throughout its duration made exceptional quality boxes with substantial brass work often incorporating Bramah locks with the boxes. Edwards boxes are sought after today due to their renowned craftsmanship and the notoriety of the Royal Warrant.

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.

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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