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Converted Georgian Jewellery Box

18th century
Sold 13 December 2024 · Michael Johnson Antiques
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Description

A superb converted ex tea caddy which has now been made to a fine jewellery box. A early ex caddy dating to the Georgian period c.1820 and made from a lovely mahogany showcasing tulip and boxwood banding through out. Decorative inlays to the corners and of course the shell inlay to the centre made from sycamore wood and boxwood. Newly lined and a lift out jewellery tray made to an exceptional standard. Comes with a fully functional lock and key.

Materials:

Mahogany and fruitwoods

Age:

c.1820

Size:

Length: 31cm

Width: 15.5cm

Height: 16cm

Reference Number: 7329

Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Jewellery Box to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
15.5cm (6.10")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1110676
Dealers Internal Reference
7329
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Description
A superb converted ex tea caddy which has now been made to a fine jewellery box. A early ex caddy dating to the Georgian period c.1820 and made from a lovely mahogany showcasing tulip and boxwood banding through out.
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Decorative inlays to the corners and of course the shell inlay to the centre made from sycamore wood and boxwood.
Michael Johnson Antiques

Newly lined and a lift out jewellery tray made to an exceptional standard. Comes with a fully functional lock and key.

Materials:

Mahogany and fruitwoods

Age:

c.1820

Size:

Length: 31cm

Width: 15.5cm

Height: 16cm

Reference Number: 7329

Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Inlaid Mahogany Jewellery Box to the Georgian era.

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
15.5cm (6.10")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1110676
Dealers Internal Ref
7329
Michael Johnson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Michael Johnson Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I A rectangular mahogany jewellery box featuring decorative shell and corner inlay motifs with a central brass keyhole escutcheon. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Converted Georgian Jewellery Box

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Archive V A rectangular mahogany jewellery box featuring decorative shell and corner inlay motifs with a central brass keyhole escutcheon. View V
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Michael Johnson Antiques

Telephone 07985 789 670
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Ashford
Middlesex
South West London
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/michaelj
Verified Since Dec 2014
Items For Sale 42
Items Sold 1,494
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A rectangular mahogany jewellery box featuring decorative shell and corner inlay motifs with a central brass keyhole escutcheon.
Converted Georgian Jewellery Box
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A rectangular mahogany jewellery box featuring decorative shell and corner inlay motifs with a central brass keyhole escutcheon.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectJewellery Box
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Satinwood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsShell marquetry, Corner fan inlay, Stringing, Diamond keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 16 cm (6 in) x W 15.5 cm (6 in) x D 31 cm (12 in)

FAQs

Georgian boxes from the 18th and early 19th centuries typically feature symmetrical proportions, fine timber veneers, and delicate stringing or marquetry work.

Craftsmen commonly used imported hardwoods such as mahogany and satinwood, often enhanced with contrasting line inlay, brass escutcheons, and paper or fabric linings.

Authenticity is indicated by traditional hand-cut dovetail joints, old secondary timbers on the interior, hand-carved or turned decorative motifs, and genuine oxidisation on the metal hardware.

Placed upon a surface such as a chest of drawers or a console table, it functions as a sophisticated container for small accessories while introducing warmth and historical texture.

Maintain the finish by keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and radiators, applying microcrystalline wax periodically, and avoiding chemical polishes.
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