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Georgian Mahogany Ladies Sewing Box
Carse Antiques
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Georgian Mahogany Ladies Sewing Box

18th century
For Sale by Carse Antiques
Description

Georgian mahogany and boxwood line inlaid Ladies sewing box in very nice complete condition. The whole box is veneered in a very nicely grained mahogany with boxwood stringing to all edges and a calamander cross banding to the top . The box retains its original inner fitted tray with all the original fittings. The escution to the front of the box is bone and NOT ivory. Good condition with no issues and a nice colour with waxed finish.

SIZE; 12 1/2" by 9 1/2" by 5 1/2" high

CIRCA; 1800 - 1820

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
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Carse Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Sewing Box to the Georgian era.

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SA1145783
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11109
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Georgian mahogany and boxwood line inlaid Ladies sewing box in very nice complete condition.
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The whole box is veneered in a very nicely grained mahogany with boxwood stringing to all edges and a calamander cross banding to the top.
Carse Antiques

. The box retains its original inner fitted tray with all the original fittings. The escution to the front of the box is bone and NOT ivory. Good condition with no issues and a nice colour with waxed finish.

SIZE; 12 1/2" by 9 1/2" by 5 1/2" high

CIRCA; 1800 - 1820

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Sewing Box to the Georgian era.

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SA1145783
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11109
Carse Antiques
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A rectangular Georgian mahogany box featuring flame veneer panels, crossbanded inlay borders, and a diamond-shaped white escutcheon.
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Archive I A rectangular Georgian mahogany box featuring flame veneer panels, crossbanded inlay borders, and a diamond-shaped white escutcheon.

Georgian Mahogany Ladies Sewing Box

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A rectangular Georgian mahogany box featuring flame veneer panels, crossbanded inlay borders, and a diamond-shaped white escutcheon.
Georgian Mahogany Ladies Sewing Box
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A rectangular Georgian mahogany box featuring flame veneer panels, crossbanded inlay borders, and a diamond-shaped white escutcheon.
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A Georgian sewing box, also known as a work box, was designed during the 18th and early 19th centuries as a dedicated container for ladies to store needlework tools, thread reels, and embroidery accessories.

These pieces were typically crafted using mahogany, rosewood, or satinwood, adorned with crossbanded timber borders, boxwood stringing, and escutcheons made from bone or mother-of-pearl.

Authentic Georgian examples exhibit hand-cut dovetail joinery, period brass hardware, natural timber patination, and hand-fitted inlay details such as diamond escutcheons.

An antique sewing box functions as a tabletop decorative accent on a sideboard, desk, or bookshelf, offering discreet storage for small personal items, stationery, or trinkets.

Keep the timber away from direct sunlight and radiators to protect against veneer movement, and periodically apply a clear beeswax polish to preserve the original surface patina.
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