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Superb Regency Antique Sarcophagus Shaped Quill Box
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
for sale €1,814     $1,969
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

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Superb Regency Antique Sarcophagus Shaped Quill Box

19th century
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Superb Regency Antique Sarcophagus Shaped Quill Box

A beautiful sarcophagus shaped and tiered Regency antique quill box, very high quality with intricate inlaid and decorated bone border edge. Inside is all very original, lined with the originals compartments and inside the shaped and wood lined lid is inlaid with wording, A gift to Rebecca Eales March 24th 1853. In fabulous condition throughout, all very complete and an excellent original colour. Dates to around 1815, then gifted in the mid 19th century.

Dimensions

Height: 20cm (7.94")

Width: 26cm (10.32")

Depth: 20cm (7.94")

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Regency Porcupine Quill Box to the Regency era.

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Superb Regency Antique Sarcophagus Shaped Quill Box
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A beautiful sarcophagus shaped and tiered Regency antique quill box, very high quality with intricate inlaid and decorated bone border edge.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Inside is all very original, lined with the originals compartments and inside the shaped and wood lined lid is inlaid with wording, A gift to Rebecca Eales March 24th 1853. In fabulous condition throughout, all very complete and an excellent original colour. Dates to around 1815, then gifted in the mid 19th century.

Dimensions

Height: 20cm (7.94")

Width: 26cm (10.32")

Depth: 20cm (7.94")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Regency Porcupine Quill Box to the Regency era.

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SA1222723
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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An antique sarcophagus-shaped porcupine quill box with engraved bone borders and bun feet.
Superb Regency Antique Sarcophagus Shaped Quill Box
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An antique sarcophagus-shaped porcupine quill box with engraved bone borders and bun feet.
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Porcupine quill boxes originated during the 19th century in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) and India during the British colonial period. Crafted primarily for export and the tourist trade, these boxes combined local materials with Western forms, such as the sarcophagus shape popular during the Regency era.

These boxes were constructed using indigenous hardwoods such as ebony or teak, set with quill sections from porcupines. Inlaid borders and feet were commonly carved from bone or ivory, often featuring dark ink-engraved floral or geometric motifs.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut quills set into solid wooden bases with minor natural variations in quill size and colour. Look for original brass escutcheons, hand-carved bone or ivory elements, and signs of age-related oxidisation on the interior and underside.

A quill box serves as a textured accent on an office desk, console table, or library bookshelf. Its dark wood and light bone highlights complement both traditional scheme palettes and minimalist contemporary surfaces.

Keep the box in a stable climate away from direct sunlight, radiators, or damp conditions to prevent wood shrinkage and quill movement. Dust gently using a soft brush or microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid polishes or harsh chemical cleaners.
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