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A Geo III Penwork Jewellery Box
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for sale €3,276     $3,556
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A Geo III Penwork Jewellery Box

18th century
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A Geo III penwork jewellery box with chinoiserie decoration and brass mounts signed and dated EF 1816 price £2,800.00

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Park Lodge Antiques has dated this Georgian Penwork Jewellery Box to the Georgian era.

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A Geo III penwork jewellery box with chinoiserie decoration and brass mounts signed and dated EF 1816 price £2,800.00
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Park Lodge Antiques has dated this Georgian Penwork Jewellery Box to the Georgian era.

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A rectangular black and gold Georgian penwork box decorated with floral borders and chinoiserie figures, raised on metal claw feet.
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Archive I A rectangular black and gold Georgian penwork box decorated with floral borders and chinoiserie figures, raised on metal claw feet.

A Geo III Penwork Jewellery Box

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Park Lodge Antiques
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Pyrton
Oxfordshire
OX49 5AN
United Kingdom

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A rectangular black and gold Georgian penwork box decorated with floral borders and chinoiserie figures, raised on metal claw feet.
A Geo III penwork jewellery box
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A rectangular black and gold Georgian penwork box decorated with floral borders and chinoiserie figures, raised on metal claw feet.
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  • ObjectJewellery Boxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWood, Ink, Brass, Varnish
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsPenwork decoration, Chinoiserie figures, Floral borders, Claw feet

This Georgian jewellery box exemplifies the penwork style of the period, presenting a rectangular wooden construction finished in a striking black and gold palette. The exterior showcases intricate penwork decoration, featuring detailed chinoiserie figures on the hinged lid surrounded by elaborate floral borders, complemented by brass mounts including ring handles on the sides and a central keyhole escutcheon. The piece rests upon four cast metal claw feet that elevate the box above the surface. Measuring approximately 40 cm in width, it provides a practical container for personal valuables and accessories. Today, this decorative box serves as a functional storage accessory suitable for placement atop a sideboard, dressing table, or desk within a living space or bedroom. The monochrome contrast of the black ground and golden penwork motifs allows it to integrate easily into both traditional and eclectic interiors. The durable wooden body and secure hinged lid ensure that rings, necklaces, and small keepsakes remain safely stored while adding a distinct historical accent to the room.

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Penwork is a decorative technique popular in late eighteenth and early nineteenth-century Britain, involving fine ink drawings applied over light-coloured timber and coated with dark lacquer or varnish.

Penwork pieces typically utilize pale woods such as sycamore or birch, decorated with india ink or black japan pigment, protected under varnish, and mounted with metal claw feet or brass fittings.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-drawn fine line details with visible craquelure in the protective varnish, alongside hand-cut dovetail joinery and appropriate wear to the underside and feet.

Place the piece on a dark wood sideboard, console table, or vanity top to provide textural contrast against neutral walls or contemporary brass accents.

Dust gently with a dry microfibre cloth and keep away from direct sunlight and heat sources, avoiding liquid polishes or solvents that can dissolve the delicate varnish layers.
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