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Rare Georgian Harewood & Marquetry Box C. 1800
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Rare Georgian Harewood & Marquetry Box C. 1800

18th century
Sold 23 October 2025 · Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
This “Rare Georgian Harewood & Marquetry Box C. 1800” found a buyer.

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Rare Georgian Harewood & Marquetry Box c. 1800

An exceptional George III harewood box with lift up lid & single drawer, beautifully decorated & inlaid with oval panels of exotic timbers & burr woods to all sides. The box is also decorated with flowing marquetry vines, crossbanded with exotic timbers in herringbone pattern & finished off with very fine chequered boxwood & ebony stringing. The box retains its original lock & key which has been serviced & is in full working order. There is a steel pin with a brass ball which slides in beside the lock to secure the bottom drawer. The box has been lined with hand made marbled paper. Offered for sale in fully restored showroom condition.

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At Richard Anthony Rush Antiques we pride ourselves on supplying top quality pieces carefully chosen for their originality, quality and condition.

Richard has worked as a conservator/restorer for over thirty five years with many eminent clients including the department store Peter Jones in Sloane Square, London (part of the John Lewis Partnership) for whom he restored and supplied antique furniture for over eighteen years.

Every piece supplied by Richard Anthony Rush Antiques is in fine showroom condition and finished to a very high standard. You can expect all furniture to be clean throughout and ready for your home.

We can arrange a full delivery service. Please contact us for a quote or if you would like additional information about any of our pieces.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
21.5cm (8.46")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Declaration

Richard Anthony Rush Antiques has dated this Georgian Marquetry Wood Box to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1171862
Dealers Internal Reference
AS1084
Description
Rare Georgian Harewood & Marquetry Box c. 1800
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An exceptional George III harewood box with lift up lid & single drawer, beautifully decorated & inlaid with oval panels of exotic timbers & burr woods to all sides.
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques

The box is also decorated with flowing marquetry vines, crossbanded with exotic timbers in herringbone pattern & finished off with very fine chequered boxwood & ebony stringing. The box retains its original lock & key which has been serviced & is in full working order. There is a steel pin with a brass ball which slides in beside the lock to secure the bottom drawer. The box has been lined with hand made marbled paper. Offered for sale in fully restored showroom condition.

fig 1. A rectangular Georgian marquetry box featuring inlaid wood designs, oval panels, and a lower drawer with a brass ring pull.
fig 1. Rare Georgian Harewood & Marquetry Box C. 1800

At Richard Anthony Rush Antiques we pride ourselves on supplying top quality pieces carefully chosen for their originality, quality and condition.

Richard has worked as a conservator/restorer for over thirty five years with many eminent clients including the department store Peter Jones in Sloane Square, London (part of the John Lewis Partnership) for whom he restored and supplied antique furniture for over eighteen years.

fig 2. A rectangular Georgian marquetry box featuring inlaid wood designs, oval panels, and a lower drawer with a brass ring pull.
fig 2. Rare Georgian Harewood & Marquetry Box C. 1800

Every piece supplied by Richard Anthony Rush Antiques is in fine showroom condition and finished to a very high standard. You can expect all furniture to be clean throughout and ready for your home.

We can arrange a full delivery service. Please contact us for a quote or if you would like additional information about any of our pieces.

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
21.5cm (8.46")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Date of Manufacture

Richard Anthony Rush Antiques has dated this Georgian Marquetry Wood Box to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1171862
Dealers Internal Ref
AS1084
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2023
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Richard Anthony Rush Antiques Profile Page

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Rare Georgian Harewood & Marquetry Box C. 1800

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A rectangular Georgian marquetry box featuring inlaid wood designs, oval panels, and a lower drawer with a brass ring pull.
Rare Georgian Harewood & Marquetry Box c. 1800
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A rectangular Georgian marquetry box featuring inlaid wood designs, oval panels, and a lower drawer with a brass ring pull.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialHarewood, Satinwood, Burl Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMarquetry stringing, Burl wood oval panels, Brass ring pull handle, Keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 21.5 cm (8 in) x D 16.5 cm (6 in)

Georgian boxes from the late 18th and early 19th centuries are characterised by classical proportions, refined craftsmanship, and the sophisticated use of veneers, notably harewood and satinwood.

These pieces typically feature a foundational softwood or hardwood carcass overlaid with decorative timber veneers, intricate marquetry stringing, and brass hardware.

Authenticity is assessed through construction methods such as hand-cut dovetails, traditional adhesives, the natural ageing and patination of the timber, and period-appropriate lock mechanisms.

Place the piece on a console table, mantelpiece, or bookshelf to add texture, historical contrast, and refined craftsmanship to contemporary spaces.

Keep the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer cracking, and dust gently with a dry, soft cloth without applying modern silicone-based polishes.
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