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An Unusual Georgian Sewing Reel Box

18th century
Sold 3 October 2025 · Opus Antiques
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Description

This unusual Georgian fruitwood reel box has six  circular inlaid roundels with a central hole, at the front of the box. This was where the silk threads would have been inserted through to avoid them having to be removed them from the box itself, particularly useful to avoid the silks getting tangled up when working with a variety of threads.

There is a sliding lid, also inlaid with diamonds and ebony stringing. This lovely little box stands on four turned feet.

C1820

It measures 18cm w x 11cm d x 12.5cm h.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Georgian Wooden Sewing Box to the Georgian era.

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Description
This unusual Georgian fruitwood reel box has six  circular inlaid roundels with a central hole, at the front of the box. This was where the silk threads would have been inserted through to avoid them having to be removed them from the box itself, particularly useful to avoid the silks getting tangled up when working with a variety of threads.

There is a sliding lid, also inlaid with diamonds and ebony stringing. This lovely little box stands on four turned feet.

C1820

It measures 18cm w x 11cm d x 12.5cm h.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Georgian Wooden Sewing Box to the Georgian era.

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SA1168910
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A rectangular Georgian wooden sewing box featuring circular inlay patterns on the front panel and small turned feet.
An Unusual Georgian Sewing Reel Box
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A rectangular Georgian wooden sewing box featuring circular inlay patterns on the front panel and small turned feet.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Pine, Bone
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned bun feet, Circular inlay details, Band inlay framing

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The Georgian style spans the reigns of the four British King Georges from 1714 to 1830, characterised by classical proportions, fine craftsmanship, and a focus on polished timber surfaces often enhanced by subtle stringing or banding.

These pieces were typically constructed from native and imported hardwoods like mahogany, walnut, or pine, joined using traditional dovetail joints and finished with hand-turned wooden feet or delicate brass hardware.

Authentication relies on examining the timber aging, hand-cut dovetailing, period-appropriate fixings, and natural wear patterns consistent with eighteenth or early nineteenth-century hand tool fabrication.

Placing a small antique box on a modern surface, such as a minimalist coffee table or a clean-lined sideboard, creates a sophisticated contrast that highlights the rich grain and history of the timber.

Preservation involves keeping the timber away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, applying microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the wood, and avoiding harsh chemical cleaners.
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