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Stunning Walnut & Rosewood Sewing Box
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Stunning Walnut & Rosewood Sewing Box

19th century
Sold 24 September 2026 · Carse Antiques
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Stunning early 19th century rosewood and walnut veneered sewing box of a great design. All 4 sides and the top are veneered in a segmented star pattern design as is the inside of the lid also. Nicely moulded base with original bun feet. Interior is all original with lift out mahogany tray. Although this has a slightly continental look about it I think it is English judging by the lock.

The box is in very good condition with no damage at all. Some of the divisions are missing from the internal tray but these could easily be made if required.

The box is a lovely mellow colour with good patination and a waxed finish.

SIZE; 12" by 10" by 8" tall

CIRCA; 1820 - 1830

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated this Inlaid Walnut Sewing Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1183913
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11602
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Stunning early 19th century rosewood and walnut veneered sewing box of a great design.
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All 4 sides and the top are veneered in a segmented star pattern design as is the inside of the lid also.
Carse Antiques

Nicely moulded base with original bun feet. Interior is all original with lift out mahogany tray. Although this has a slightly continental look about it I think it is English judging by the lock.

fig 1. An antique walnut and rosewood rectangular sewing box decorated with geometric starburst parquetry inlay on the top and front panel.
fig 1. Stunning Walnut & Rosewood Sewing Box

The box is in very good condition with no damage at all. Some of the divisions are missing from the internal tray but these could easily be made if required.

The box is a lovely mellow colour with good patination and a waxed finish.

SIZE; 12" by 10" by 8" tall

CIRCA; 1820 - 1830

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated this Inlaid Walnut Sewing Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1183913
Dealers Internal Ref
11602
Carse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specialists in georgian and earlier furniture

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An antique walnut and rosewood rectangular sewing box decorated with geometric starburst parquetry inlay on the top and front panel.
Stunning Walnut & Rosewood Sewing box
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Rosewood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsStarburst inlay, Parquetry lid, Keyhole escutcheon, Plinth base
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 30.5 cm (12 in) x D 25.5 cm (10 in)

This early 19th-century Victorian decorative box is manufactured from walnut and rosewood veneers in a warm brown tone with a waxed finish. The rectangular piece demonstrates fine parquetry decoration, featuring segmented starburst inlay patterns across the top surface and the front panel, complemented by a central keyhole escutcheon and a stepped plinth base resting on small bun feet. The item measures 20 cm high, 30.5 cm wide, and 25.5 cm deep. Suitable for placement upon a living room sideboard or a bedroom dressing table, the box provides a practical storage solution for small household accessories, sewing items, or keepsakes. The traditional English country house design sits well within both classic and contemporary interior schemes, serving as a functional surface accent while offering period character through its timber grain patination and geometric woodworking details.

FAQs

Antique sewing boxes, or workboxes, were designed in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to store needlework tools, threads, and fabric, often featuring compartments, trays, and lockable lids.

Cabinetmakers frequently utilised fine hardwoods such as walnut, rosewood, and mahogany, incorporating intricate marquetry or parquetry veneers alongside bone, brass, or mother-of-pearl escutcheons.

Authentic period boxes feature hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass hardware exhibiting natural oxidisation, slight timber shrinkage around veneer seams, and period-appropriate hand-finished inlays.

Position the box on a sideboard, console, or desk as a decorative focal point that provides discrete storage for contemporary desktop stationery or personal keepsakes.

Dust the wood regularly with a dry, soft cloth and apply high-quality beeswax sparingly to protect the veneer, ensuring the item is kept away from direct sunlight and central heating sources.
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