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A Georgian Flame Mahogany Jewellery Box
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A Georgian Flame Mahogany Jewellery Box

18th century
For Sale by Opus Antiques
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This lovely Georgian  flame mahogany jewellery box is cross banded in tulip wood and has boxwood stringing to the edges.

The box has a lift up hinged lid and inside it is compartmentalised and lined with velvet.

There is a drawer below which is locked by a locking pin. There is also a working key for the box.

This is a great box, really useful.

It measures 27.5cm w x 21.5cm d x 8cm h.

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Opus Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Jewellery Box to the Georgian era.

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Description
This lovely Georgian  flame mahogany jewellery box is cross banded in tulip wood and has boxwood stringing to the edges.

The box has a lift up hinged lid and inside it is compartmentalised and lined with velvet.

There is a drawer below which is locked by a locking pin. There is also a working key for the box.

This is a great box, really useful.

It measures 27.5cm w x 21.5cm d x 8cm h.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Jewellery Box to the Georgian era.

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SA1226227
Opus Antiques
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Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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Archive I A rectangular Georgian flame mahogany jewellery box featuring a lower drawer, brass knob, and diamond inlay escutcheon.

A Georgian Flame Mahogany Jewellery Box

Archive II A rectangular Georgian flame mahogany jewellery box featuring a lower drawer, brass knob, and diamond inlay escutcheon. View II
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A rectangular Georgian flame mahogany jewellery box featuring a lower drawer, brass knob, and diamond inlay escutcheon.
A Georgian Flame Mahogany Jewellery Box
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A rectangular Georgian flame mahogany jewellery box featuring a lower drawer, brass knob, and diamond inlay escutcheon.
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  • ObjectBoxes & Caskets
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialFlame Mahogany, Brass, Wood Inlay
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlame mahogany grain, Lozenge escutcheon, Lower drawer, Boxwood stringing

This Georgian flame mahogany jewellery box has a warm brown colour with distinctive wood grain. The rectangular wooden box displays a lift-up hinged lid, cross banding in tulip wood, boxwood stringing along the edges, and a diamond-shaped inlay escutcheon on the front fitted with a keyhole. A lower drawer runs along the base, furnished with a small round brass knob handle and secured by a locking pin. Inside, the container features velvet lining and compartmentalised storage. The dimensions measure 27.5 cm wide by 21.5 cm deep by 8 cm high. In a modern interior, this casket sits well on a dressing table, desk, or sideboard top for storing rings, watches, and small trinkets. The classic Georgian design suits traditional English country house decor schemes and fits neatly into bedroom or study settings as a practical accessory.

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Georgian jewellery boxes were produced between 1714 and 1830, renowned for their symmetrical proportions, classical influence, and use of fine hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, and satinwood. They frequently feature delicate boxwood stringing, brass fittings, and bone or light wood escutcheons.

Cabinetmakers primarily used solid or veneered flame mahogany, oak, and walnut, often lined with velvet, silk, or marbled paper. Hardware typically consisted of cast brass knobs, drop handles, and steel mortise locks paired with inlaid keyhole surrounds.

Authentic Georgian pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed baseboards, and natural age-related shrinkage in the timber. Look for original brassware, period-correct lock mechanisms, and a patinated finish developed over decades of use.

Position the box on a contemporary sideboard, bedside table, or desk to create a textural contrast between rich historical timber and modern interior styling. It functions effectively as a decorative accent while providing discreet storage for small everyday items.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber grain. Keep the box away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity to prevent veneer lifting or wood movement.
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