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George V Ebonised Jewellery Box and Tray, C.1925
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
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George V Ebonised Jewellery Box and Tray, C.1925

1900 - 1920
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George V Ebonised Jewellery Box and a matching Tray, c.1925, the rectangular box with 'Jewels' in silver on the top of the cover, the tray has silver corner mounts, silver marks for Walter Russell, London 1925, the interior of the box is lined in purple velvet and has a lift-out ring tray - Box - 6"w x 4"d x 2.5"h - Tray - 12"w x6.5"d x 1.5"h

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Ebonised Antique Jewellery Box to the 1920s.

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SA1103622
Dealers Internal Reference
6782
Description
George V Ebonised Jewellery Box and a matching Tray, c.1925, the rectangular box with 'Jewels' in silver on the top of the cover, the tray has silver corner mounts, silver marks for Walter Russell, London 1925, the interior of the box is lined in purple velvet and has a lift-out ring tray - Box - 6"w x 4"d x 2.5"h - Tray - 12"w x6.5"d x 1.5"h
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Ebonised Antique Jewellery Box to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1103622
Dealers Internal Ref
6782
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Church Street Antiques & Interiors
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Archive I A rectangular black ebonised jewellery box with inlaid silver script alongside a matching tray featuring silver corner mounts.

George V Ebonised Jewellery Box and Tray, C.1925

Archive II A rectangular black ebonised jewellery box with inlaid silver script alongside a matching tray featuring silver corner mounts. View II
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Church Street Antiques & Interiors

Church Street Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 0161 929 5196
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4/4a Old Market Place
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 4NP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/churchstreet
Verified Since Apr 2011
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Church Street Antiques & Interiors
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A rectangular black ebonised jewellery box with inlaid silver script alongside a matching tray featuring silver corner mounts.
George V Ebonised Jewellery Box and Tray, c.1925
Ref: SA1103622
A rectangular black ebonised jewellery box with inlaid silver script alongside a matching tray featuring silver corner mounts.
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During the George V era, particularly the 1920s, ebonised boxes featured dark stained timber surfaces mimicking ebony, often highlighted with sterling silver mounts or inlaid script. These items reflected the transitioning aesthetic from late Edwardian restraint to early Art Deco geometric styling.

These boxes typically utilise dense hardwoods such as fruitwood or beech, treated with an ebonising stain to achieve a deep black finish. Decorative elements frequently include hallmarked silver corner mounts, silver lettering, and soft velvet or silk interior linings.

Authenticity can be verified by examining the silver mounts for official British hallmarks, which detail the maker, fineness standard, assay office, and date letter. Additionally, genuine pieces demonstrate precise joinery and natural wear consistent with early twentieth-century manufacture.

Position the box on a bedroom dressing table, bedside table, or hallway console table to add visual contrast. Combining the stark black finish with warm brass accents or natural floral arrangements creates a balanced modern scheme.

Dust the ebonised surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth, avoiding harsh liquid polishes that may strip the dark finish. Silver mounts can be gently brightened using a dedicated silver cloth, taking care not to rub abrasive cleaners onto the surrounding wood.
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