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A 17th Century Dutch Marquetry Lace Box
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A 17th Century Dutch Marquetry Lace Box

17th century
Sold 27 August 2025 · Henry Fowler Antiques
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Description

A 17th century marquetry box with stained bone and fruit wood inlay depicting a bird on top of flowers, surrounded by olive wood oyster veneer

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
37.5cm (14.76")
Declaration

Henry Fowler Antiques has dated this Dutch Marquetry Lace Box to the 17th Century.

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SA1106149
Description
A 17th century marquetry box with stained bone and fruit wood inlay depicting a bird on top of flowers, surrounded by olive wood oyster veneer
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
37.5cm (14.76")
Date of Manufacture

Henry Fowler Antiques has dated this Dutch Marquetry Lace Box to the 17th Century.

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SA1106149
Henry Fowler Antiques
Henry Fowler Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2022
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Archive I A rectangular wooden box featuring detailed floral marquetry inlays across the hinged lid and sides. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A 17th Century Dutch Marquetry Lace Box

Archive II A rectangular wooden box featuring detailed floral marquetry inlays across the hinged lid and sides. View II
Archive III A rectangular wooden box featuring detailed floral marquetry inlays across the hinged lid and sides. View III
Archive IV A rectangular wooden box featuring detailed floral marquetry inlays across the hinged lid and sides. View IV
Archive V A rectangular wooden box featuring detailed floral marquetry inlays across the hinged lid and sides. View V
Archive VI A rectangular wooden box featuring detailed floral marquetry inlays across the hinged lid and sides. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular wooden box featuring detailed floral marquetry inlays across the hinged lid and sides. View VII
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Henry Fowler Antiques

Henry Fowler Antiques
Telephone 07934 772810
Location
Nassington Road
Woodnewton
Peterborough
Northamptonshire
PE8 5EH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/henryfowler
Verified Since Mar 2022
Items For Sale 34
Items Sold 178
Henry Fowler Antiques
Henry Fowler Antiques
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Location: Nassington Road, Woodnewton, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, PE8 5EH, United Kingdom
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A rectangular wooden box featuring detailed floral marquetry inlays across the hinged lid and sides.
A 17th century Dutch marquetry lace box
Ref: SA1106149
A rectangular wooden box featuring detailed floral marquetry inlays across the hinged lid and sides.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period17th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialWalnut, Oak, Various Exotic Veneers
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFloral inlay, Floral marquetry, Geometric framing
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 37.5 cm (15 in)

FAQs

Dutch marquetry developed significantly during the 17th century, driven by trade and access to exotic woods, featuring intricate floral and foliage designs.

These pieces typically utilized a carcase of native timber veneered with contrasting woods, bone, or horn, shaped and cut to form pictorial inlay patterns.

Authenticity is determined by hand-cut veneer irregularities, period-appropriate timber species, traditional hide glue use, and natural ageing of the wood.

Such historic objects serve as focal points on contemporary console tables, blending historical texture with minimalist modern surroundings.

Preservation requires stable relative humidity, avoidance of direct sunlight to prevent veneer fading, and occasional application of appropriate conservation wax.
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