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Garden Court Antiques
1700 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103 , United States
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Regency Plumwood Specimen Wood Box
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Description
Regency Period; English specimen wood box, circa 1830. The plumwood case is surmounted by a hinged lid with a tumbling block parquetry panel composed of various contrasting exotic hardwoods — including rosewood, ebony, satinwood, bird’s-eye maple, and burr walnut — within kingwood crossbanding and fine boxwood and ebony line stringing. The case of well-figured solid plumwood with canted edges and a molded lip to the lid. Brass bail handles to each side with foliate rosette mounts; diamond-form bone escutcheon to the front. The sides are fitted with stamped brass bail handles with floral rosettes. The interior lined in green silk damask with a repeating star and lattice pattern. The box sits flush on its base. Working lock and key. Interior surfaces show light wear consistent with age and use; veneer with minor marks and small repairs typical of early 19th-century boxes.
Height: 5 in. (13 cm.)
Width: 12 in. (30 cm.)
Depth: 10 in. (25 cm.) -
More Information
Origin: England Period: 19th Century Materials: specimen wood; plumwood, brass hardware, green damask lined Condition: Good. very good conditition Interior surfaces show light wear consistent with age and use; veneer with minor marks and small repairs typical of early 19th-century boxes. Creation Date: Circa 1830 Styles / Movements: George IV, Traditional, Regency Patterns: Geometric, Traditional Dealer Reference #: SW-176 Incollect Reference #: 857690 -
Dimensions
W. 12 in; H. 5 in; D. 10 in; W. 30.48 cm; H. 12.7 cm; D. 25.4 cm;
Message from Seller:
Garden Court Antiques, located in the San Francisco Design Center, specializes in elegant European antiques, furniture, and decorative objects defined by their rich patinas, unexpected charm, and distinct soul. Backed by decades of design and collecting expertise, the showroom serves clients locally and online, and can be reached at 415.355.1690 or via email at jim@gardencourtantiques.com.
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