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Card Games Box in Rosewood

19th century
Sold 14 October 2026 · Jane Short Antiques
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Description

An exquisite 19th Century rosewood card box.

In very good condition and decorated with inlaid pewter, abalone and bone to the cushion top.

Inside, there are four boxes with lids each bearing card suits and are all full of bone gaming counters.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland.

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Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Games Box to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
27.5cm (10.83")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
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SA1095609
Dealers Internal Reference
A4278
Description
An exquisite 19th Century rosewood card box.

In very good condition and decorated with inlaid pewter, abalone and bone to the cushion top.

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Inside, there are four boxes with lids each bearing card suits and are all full of bone gaming counters.
Jane Short Antiques

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone.

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Games Box to the 19th Century.

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
27.5cm (10.83")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
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SA1095609
Dealers Internal Ref
A4278
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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A rectangular dark rosewood games box featuring mother-of-pearl and abalone inlaid borders with a central playing card motif medallion and a brass keyhole. SOLD14 OCT 26
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Archive I A rectangular dark rosewood games box featuring mother-of-pearl and abalone inlaid borders with a central playing card motif medallion and a brass keyhole. SOLD14 OCT 26

Card Games Box in Rosewood

Archive II A rectangular dark rosewood games box featuring mother-of-pearl and abalone inlaid borders with a central playing card motif medallion and a brass keyhole. View II
Archive III A rectangular dark rosewood games box featuring mother-of-pearl and abalone inlaid borders with a central playing card motif medallion and a brass keyhole. View III
Archive IV A rectangular dark rosewood games box featuring mother-of-pearl and abalone inlaid borders with a central playing card motif medallion and a brass keyhole. View IV
Archive V A rectangular dark rosewood games box featuring mother-of-pearl and abalone inlaid borders with a central playing card motif medallion and a brass keyhole. View V
Archive VI A rectangular dark rosewood games box featuring mother-of-pearl and abalone inlaid borders with a central playing card motif medallion and a brass keyhole. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular dark rosewood games box featuring mother-of-pearl and abalone inlaid borders with a central playing card motif medallion and a brass keyhole. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular dark rosewood games box featuring mother-of-pearl and abalone inlaid borders with a central playing card motif medallion and a brass keyhole. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular dark rosewood games box featuring mother-of-pearl and abalone inlaid borders with a central playing card motif medallion and a brass keyhole. View IX
Archive X A rectangular dark rosewood games box featuring mother-of-pearl and abalone inlaid borders with a central playing card motif medallion and a brass keyhole. View X
Archive XI A rectangular dark rosewood games box featuring mother-of-pearl and abalone inlaid borders with a central playing card motif medallion and a brass keyhole. View XI
Archive XII A rectangular dark rosewood games box featuring mother-of-pearl and abalone inlaid borders with a central playing card motif medallion and a brass keyhole. View XII
Archive XIII A rectangular dark rosewood games box featuring mother-of-pearl and abalone inlaid borders with a central playing card motif medallion and a brass keyhole. View XIII
Archive XIV A rectangular dark rosewood games box featuring mother-of-pearl and abalone inlaid borders with a central playing card motif medallion and a brass keyhole. View XIV
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Jane Short Antiques

Jane Short Antiques
Telephone 07850 937057 or 07540 126714
Location
Long Melford
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/janeshort
Verified Since Mar 2020
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Items Sold 968
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A rectangular dark rosewood games box featuring mother-of-pearl and abalone inlaid borders with a central playing card motif medallion and a brass keyhole.
Card Games Box in Rosewood
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A rectangular dark rosewood games box featuring mother-of-pearl and abalone inlaid borders with a central playing card motif medallion and a brass keyhole.
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  • ObjectBoxes & Caskets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood, Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsMother-of-pearl inlay, Playing card medallion, Geometric border, Brass escutcheon
  • SizeH 6 cm (2 in) x W 27.5 cm (11 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

This 19th-century Victorian card games box is made of dark brown rosewood with a rectangular cushion top. The piece displays inlaid mother-of-pearl, abalone, pewter, and bone, forming geometric borders and a central playing card medallion depicting four card suits. A brass keyhole escutcheon sits on the front edge of the box. The visible details include polished timber surfaces, intricate shell and metal inlay work, and clean joinery on the lid and body. Measuring 6 cm high, 27.5 cm wide, and 16 cm deep, this box fits neatly on a sideboard top or desk in a gentleman's library or study. It provides practical storage and display space for holding games accessories or small personal items in a traditional or modern interior setting.

FAQs

During the 19th century, parlour games and card playing became central to social entertainment in European homes. Specialist wooden boxes were crafted to store playing cards, counters, and scoring accessories, often featuring fine marquetry and shell inlays.

Craftsmen typically utilised dense hardwoods such as rosewood or mahogany as the main carcass, decorated with inlays of mother-of-pearl, abalone shell, bone, brass, and contrasting wood veneers.

Authentic period examples generally showcase hand-cut inlay work, natural patina to the timber, micro-gaps around inlaid shell elements due to shrinkage over time, and original brass lock mechanisms.

These decorative boxes function well as accent pieces on sideboards, coffee tables, or desk surfaces, offering both historical interest and functional storage for small items.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply natural beeswax sparingly to the woodwork, taking care to avoid lifting fragile shell or metal inlays. Store away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity changes.
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