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Mother of Pearl Harlequin Decoration

From our Jewellery Box collection we are pleased to offer this good sized Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Jewellery Box. The Jewellery Box of large rectangular shape finished in Rosewood to the exterior with parallel harlequin mother of pearl strapping down the lid and front and mother of pearl corner mounts. The Jewellery Box is finished with a diamond vacant initial plaque and matching escutcheon. The interior of the Jewellery Box contains a mirror to the inner lid with a light grey velvet lining complimenting cushioned shimmering coral pink bases. The top tray lifts to allow access to further storage below while a pin to the right hand side lifts to activate the spring loaded hidden drawer to the base of the Jewellery Box. The Jewellery Box dates to the second half of the 19th century during the Victorian period circa 1870.

The Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Jewellery Box comes complete with a working lock and tasselled key.

Measurements (inches) 6.7 High x 12 Wide x 9 Deep

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 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, 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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