SOLD

This is the ideal present that will be loved for ever. As you know over any long term period genuine antiques have always increased in value. For over a hundred years this one has been loved.

It has a working lock with a single key to keep safe the things you value.

Victorian dated from 1870. Veneered in highly figured mahogany with a rounded coromandel effect edge and a brass centre piece with matching key plate. French polished by myself ,by hand ,the old fashioned way. Lined with a designer patterned pale parchment paper which is perfect for the period.

A beautiful heirloom that will be a great gift. This is English History at its most affordable and collectable.

Measures: 12"x 9"x 5.5" ; 30 x 23 x 14cm.

Weighs: 2kg.

These little artworks had a privileged location on the best english homes during the XIX century, accompanied the nobles on their journeys and the senior offices in their campaigns. They were extremely useful and also a sign of distinction.

Take this opportunity. The current global economic situation has made this type of works have a bargain price when valuing the wood they are made of, their age and their perfect finish. But this situation will no longer last as probably soon  these works will reach again the prices they used to have.

Sold

Brazilian Rosewood Tea Caddy Inlaid with Mother of Pearl C 1840.

An exceptional Brazilian Rosewood Tea Caddy finely inlaid with mother of pearl C 1840.

The shape of this caddy combines elements and influences characteristic of the  nineteenth century. It is structured in an architectural form combining tapered  and pyramid lines which make this caddy a strong statement of the robust and elegant style of the late Regency and early Victorian.

Brazilian rosewood (Dalbergia Nigra) is the most prized cabinet wood of this period. The figuring of the wood in this caddy which contrasts dark and light striations is particularly striking.

The interior contains one compartment for storing small things laceada pine wood by hand. Is new.

Measures: 25,5 cm x 17,5 cm x 11 cm  (approximately 10" x 7" x 4,5")

Weight aproximately: 1,5 kg

These little artworks had a privileged location on the best english homes during the XIX century, accompanied the nobles on their journeys and the senior offices in their campaigns. They were extremely useful and also a sign of distinction.

Take this opportunity. The current global economic situation has made this type of works have a bargain price when valuing the wood they are made of, their age and their perfect finish. But this situation will no longer last as probably soon  these works will reach again the prices they used to have.

SOLD

Rosewood Victorian box

Victorian rosewood box with mother of pearl inlay.

An exceptional Brazilian Rosewood box with mother of pearl. C 1840. Brazilian rosewood (Dalbergia Nigra) is the most prized cabinet wood of this period.

The interior contains one compartment for storing small things laceada pine wood by hand. Is new.

Measures: 22 cm x 14,5 cm x 9 cm  (approximately 9" x 5,5" x 3,5")

Weight aproximately: 1,5 kg

These little artworks had a privileged location on the best english homes during the XIX century, accompanied the nobles on their journeys and the senior offices in their campaigns. They were extremely useful and also a sign of distinction.

Take this opportunity. The current global economic situation has made this type of works have a bargain price when valuing the wood they are made of, their age and their perfect finish. But this situation will no longer last as probably soon  these works will reach again the prices they used to have.

Writing box veneered in saw cut rosewood veneer inlaid with mother of pearl circa 1840.

This box is of outstanding quality. The beautifully iridescent mother of pearl enlivens the rosewood which in turn provides a complimentary background with its subtle dark sheen.

The design is of stylised flora which refers to the neoclassical tradition of the late 18th and early 19th century

The pattern with its swirling symmetry suggests the moment in aesthetic history when the poise of neoclassicism was injected with the energy of naturalism, without losing control of design or tightness of execution. The flowers and leaves are exquisite.

The stems are incredibly thin as are many of the other elements which form the flowers and leaves. Such work requires skill of the highest calibre and a considerable amount of time. The lines which form the design are very delicate and yet they build up to a pattern of strength and vitality.

It has the original lock which is worn.

There are an original  inkwell.

Circa: 1840

Size: 35 cm x 24,5 cm x 16 cm

Weight aproximately: 2,5 kg

Victorian Walnut Box Tunbridge

Circa 1880

The term 'Tunbridge Ware' is applied, mainly, to a unique form of decorative wooden inlaid marquetry that was developed and manufactured in the Tunbridge Wells area of Kent, from the 17thC (c.1650) until the late 1930's, though the most sought after period is between 1830 and 1900.

Victorian dating from 1880 or earlier.Veneered in walnut in top class condition with flawless tunbridge bands on the top, front and centre.

Walnut box that is of very high quality and is so well preserved. The walnut has a glass like sheen. There are no flaws nor marks upon this wood which is very smooth to the touch.

The interior contains one compartment for storing small things laceada pine wood by hand. Is new.

Measures: 28 cm x 18 cm x 11,5 cm  (approximately 11,5" x 7" x 4,5")

Weight aproximately: 2,5 kg

These little artworks had a privileged location on the best english homes during the XIX century, accompanied the nobles on their journeys and the senior offices in their campaigns. They were extremely useful and also a sign of distinction.

Take this opportunity. The current global economic situation has made this type of works have a bargain price when valuing the wood they are made of, their age and their perfect finish. But this situation will no longer last as probably soon  these works will reach again the prices they used to have.

Regency Rosewood box c.1830.

This is late regency the out side is in great condition and all the mother of pearl is in place except one.

No key.

Measures: 12x9x5 ins; 30x22,5x12,5cm.

Weighs 1.5 Kg.

These little artworks had a privileged location on the best english homes during the XIX century, accompanied the nobles on their journeys and the senior offices in their campaigns. They were extremely useful and also a sign of distinction.

Take this opportunity. The current global economic situation has made this type of works have a bargain price when valuing the wood they are made of, their age and their perfect finish. But this situation will no longer last as probably soon  these works will reach again the prices they used to have.

SOLD

Victorian burr Walnut Box TunbridgeWare

Circa 1870

The term 'Tunbridge Ware' is applied, mainly, to a unique form of decorative wooden inlaid marquetry that was developed and manufactured in the Tunbridge Wells area of Kent, from the 17thC (c.1650) until the late 1930's, though the most sought after period is between 1830 and 1900.

Victorian dating from 1870 or earlier.Veneered in burr walnut in top class condition with flawless tunbridge bands on the top and front with a mother of pearl centre piece.

Walnut box that is of very high quality and is so well preserved. The walnut has a glass like sheen. There are no flaws nor marks upon this wood which is very smooth to the touch.

The interior contains one compartment for storing small things laceada pine wood by hand. Is new.

Measures: 27,5 cm x 20 cm x 13 cm  (approximately 11" x 8" x 5")

Weight aproximately: 2,5 kg

These little artworks had a privileged location on the best english homes during the XIX century, accompanied the nobles on their journeys and the senior offices in their campaigns. They were extremely useful and also a sign of distinction.

Take this opportunity. The current global economic situation has made this type of works have a bargain price when valuing the wood they are made of, their age and their perfect finish. But this situation will no longer last as probably soon  these works will reach again the prices they used to have.

Walnut tunbridge ware writing slope box

A Victorian Walnut Writing Slope box Tunbridge ware.

C. 1870

This writing box is veneered in a decorative walnut, the top and front have been embellished with a decorative inlaid banding. There is a diamond shaped mother of pearl escutcheon and cartouche.

The top opens to reveal a mahogany interior with a removable pen tray two inkwell partitions and a nib compartment,there is a writing surface, below these are voids for storing your paper work.

This box is in perfect condition with a lovely finish.

This box does come with a key.

Approx Dimensions: 35cm x 24cm x 15cm

Triple fold walnut writing box in exceptional condition.

Walnut and brass. S. XX

Inset brass corners, cartouche and side handles all firmly attached with the original screw fixings.

The original lock comes complete with a later working key.

The top opens to reveal the leather panel to the lid interior.

Additional storage within the lid recess for papers to the centre in excellent condition.

Walnut writing surface for writing letters with the front folding forward to provide the main sloping writing surface .

In fitting the leather respect was given to the original methods insofar that leather hinges were precisely cut and fixed within the original recesses in the two sections of the writing boards and the box carcass.

Storage spaces beneath both sections of the writing surfaces. Access to the three original secret drawers by sliding up the original concealing panel.

Unpacked weight: 7 Kg

Measures approximately: 50,5 cm x 27,5 cm x 18 cm