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Large Regency Pokerwork Box
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
for sale €462     $502
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I M Chaney Antique Furniture

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Large Regency Pokerwork Box

19th century
Description

A large early C19th century wooden pokerwork box. The box of rectangular shape decorated with floral & foliate gilt motifs on black ground. Measures approx.

21cm x 53cm x 30cm.

Condition

Mainly good age related marks and paint losses but the vast majority very good

Declaration

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Regency Pokerwork Wooden Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1092861
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Delivery can easily be arranged for this item smaller items are generally sent free of charge to the uk, larger items can be sent via a courier, I keep this service as cheap as possible, the larger items are picked up and delivered to you within 7-10 days should you require a quicker delivery expect to pay at least double the normal cost.

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Description
A large early C19th century wooden pokerwork box. The box of rectangular shape decorated with floral & foliate gilt motifs on black ground. Measures approx.

21cm x 53cm x 30cm.

Condition

Mainly good age related marks and paint losses but the vast majority very good

Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Regency Pokerwork Wooden Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1092861
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the I M Chaney Antique Furniture Profile Page

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Archive I A rectangular black wooden Regency period box decorated with gold floral pokerwork motifs and a foliate border around a central keyhole.

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Archive III A rectangular black wooden Regency period box decorated with gold floral pokerwork motifs and a foliate border around a central keyhole. View III
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I M Chaney Antique Furniture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Telephone 07739 084300
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25 North View
Westbury Park
Bristol
BS6 7PT
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Aug 2009
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I M Chaney Antique Furniture
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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A rectangular black wooden Regency period box decorated with gold floral pokerwork motifs and a foliate border around a central keyhole.
Large Regency pokerwork box
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A rectangular black wooden Regency period box decorated with gold floral pokerwork motifs and a foliate border around a central keyhole.
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Pokerwork, also known as pyrography, is the decorative technique of burning designs into wood using heated metal implements. Popular during the Regency era, it was frequently employed to decorate small furniture, caddies, and storage boxes with detailed floral and classical patterns.

These boxes were predominantly constructed from pale hardwoods such as lime, sycamore, or fruitwood, which provided a smooth surface for burning designs. The charred details were often accented with ink, coloured washes, lacquers, or gilded borders, and fitted with brass escutcheons and hinges.

Authentic Regency pieces typically feature hand-drawn, precise floral or neoclassical motifs with variable depth in the burnt lines. Inspection of internal construction, hand-cut dovetail joints, period-appropriate lock mechanisms, and natural surface wear consistent with age helps verify authenticity.

A decorative pokerwork box functions well as a focal point on a sideboard, coffee table, or library desk. Its dark patina and intricate surface patterning complement both modern minimalist backgrounds and layered traditional decor.

Maintain the surface by dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and applying a clear microcrystalline wax sparingly once a year. Keep the object away from direct sunlight, central heating vents, and high humidity to prevent wood warping and varnish degradation.
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