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A Gorgeous Early Victorian Rosewood Sewing Box
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A Gorgeous Early Victorian Rosewood Sewing Box

19th century
Sold 2 May 2025 · Andrew Cox Antiques
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A lovely early Victorian sewing box of rectangular form with the original key. This gorgeous example is of beautiful rosewood, with a deep and attractive grain. The lid and front are inlaid with mother-of pearl discs, pewter stringing and the box is finished with a rectangular vacant cartouche to the lid and a oval lock escutcheon to the front. The interior is in original condition, with the fabric and paint being in an attractive fuchsia pink colourway. Included within the box are four carved mother-of-pearl reel holders - along with a mother-of pearl thread holder, fitted pin cushion, a pair of fine scissors and a thimble. A wonderful collectors piece and ready to go gift idea. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£24.00 Europe

£30.00 Outside Europe.

Condition :- Excellent. All the mother-of-pearl is damage free.

Origin :- English.

Date :- c1850.

Width :- 17.1 cms.

Depth :- 11.5 cms.

Height :- 8.2 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Sewing Box to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.2cm (3.23")
Width
17.1cm (6.73")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Reference Numbers
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SA1124589
Dealers Internal Reference
ACMC105
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Description
A lovely early Victorian sewing box of rectangular form with the original key. This gorgeous example is of beautiful rosewood, with a deep and attractive grain.
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The lid and front are inlaid with mother-of pearl discs, pewter stringing and the box is finished with a rectangular vacant cartouche to the lid and a oval lock escutcheon to the front.
Andrew Cox Antiques

The interior is in original condition, with the fabric and paint being in an attractive fuchsia pink colourway. Included within the box are four carved mother-of-pearl reel holders - along with a mother-of pearl thread holder, fitted pin cushion, a pair of fine scissors and a thimble. A wonderful collectors piece and ready to go gift idea. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An early Victorian rosewood sewing box featuring rectangular geometry, inlaid mother-of-pearl roundels, and an oval keyhole escutcheon with a key inserted.
fig 1. A Gorgeous Early Victorian Rosewood Sewing Box

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£24.00 Europe

£30.00 Outside Europe.

Condition :- Excellent. All the mother-of-pearl is damage free.

Origin :- English.

Date :- c1850.

Width :- 17.1 cms.

Depth :- 11.5 cms.

Height :- 8.2 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Sewing Box to the Victorian era.

Height
8.2cm (3.23")
Width
17.1cm (6.73")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1124589
Dealers Internal Ref
ACMC105
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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Archive I An early Victorian rosewood sewing box featuring rectangular geometry, inlaid mother-of-pearl roundels, and an oval keyhole escutcheon with a key inserted. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Gorgeous Early Victorian Rosewood Sewing Box

Archive II An early Victorian rosewood sewing box featuring rectangular geometry, inlaid mother-of-pearl roundels, and an oval keyhole escutcheon with a key inserted. View II
Archive III An early Victorian rosewood sewing box featuring rectangular geometry, inlaid mother-of-pearl roundels, and an oval keyhole escutcheon with a key inserted. View III
Archive IV An early Victorian rosewood sewing box featuring rectangular geometry, inlaid mother-of-pearl roundels, and an oval keyhole escutcheon with a key inserted. View IV
Archive V An early Victorian rosewood sewing box featuring rectangular geometry, inlaid mother-of-pearl roundels, and an oval keyhole escutcheon with a key inserted. View V
Archive VI An early Victorian rosewood sewing box featuring rectangular geometry, inlaid mother-of-pearl roundels, and an oval keyhole escutcheon with a key inserted. View VI
Archive VII An early Victorian rosewood sewing box featuring rectangular geometry, inlaid mother-of-pearl roundels, and an oval keyhole escutcheon with a key inserted. View VII
Archive VIII An early Victorian rosewood sewing box featuring rectangular geometry, inlaid mother-of-pearl roundels, and an oval keyhole escutcheon with a key inserted. View VIII
Archive IX An early Victorian rosewood sewing box featuring rectangular geometry, inlaid mother-of-pearl roundels, and an oval keyhole escutcheon with a key inserted. View IX
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Verified Since Jun 2016
Items For Sale 188
Items Sold 1,889
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An early Victorian rosewood sewing box featuring rectangular geometry, inlaid mother-of-pearl roundels, and an oval keyhole escutcheon with a key inserted.
A gorgeous early Victorian rosewood sewing box
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An early Victorian rosewood sewing box featuring rectangular geometry, inlaid mother-of-pearl roundels, and an oval keyhole escutcheon with a key inserted.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood, Mother-of-pearl, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsMother-of-pearl inlay, Brass escutcheon, Geometric stringing
  • SizeH 8.2 cm (3 in) x W 17.1 cm (7 in) x D 11.5 cm (5 in)

FAQs

During the Victorian era, sewing boxes and workboxes were essential household items for women, often crafted from exotic woods like rosewood and heavily decorated to reflect the owners social status.

These boxes were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as rosewood or mahogany, frequently featuring delicate brass stringing, mother-of-pearl inlay, and velvet or silk-lined interiors.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-accurate joinery like hand-cut dovetails, genuine mother-of-pearl or brass inlay rather than printed motifs, and often retain original working brass locks and escutcheons.

An antique wooden box functions well as a decorative tabletop accessory on a coffee table, bookshelf, or desk, providing both texture and discreet storage for small household items.

Preservation involves keeping the piece out of direct sunlight to prevent the wood from fading, maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the surface.
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