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Georgian Mahogany Domed Box
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Georgian Mahogany Domed Box

18th century
Description

A superb Georgian mahogany domed box; the domed lid veneered in well figured mahogany and inlaid with feather banding and barber's pole strininging and retaining its original firegilded handle; the sides veneered in flame mahogany and crossbanded in mahogany and feather banding; the plinth base with a carved moulding of oak leaves.

This antique box is on display at our London antique shop on Kensington Church Street. We ship worldwide.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20.25cm (7.97")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
20.25cm (7.97")
Declaration

Reindeer Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Domed Box to the Georgian era.

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SA1229350
Dealers Internal Reference
BA385
Description
A superb Georgian mahogany domed box; the domed lid veneered in well figured mahogany and inlaid with feather banding and barber's pole strininging and retaining its original firegilded handle; the sides veneered in flame mahogany and crossbanded in mahogany and feather banding; the plinth base with a carved moulding of oak leaves.

This antique box is on display at our London antique shop on Kensington Church Street. We ship worldwide.

Height
20.25cm (7.97")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
20.25cm (7.97")
Date of Manufacture

Reindeer Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Domed Box to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229350
Dealers Internal Ref
BA385
Reindeer Antiques
Reindeer Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in english antique furniture from the early seventeenth century to the early nineteenth century. Based on kensington church st.

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A Georgian mahogany box featuring a domed lid, geometric inlay borders, a top brass handle, and a front keyhole.
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Archive I A Georgian mahogany box featuring a domed lid, geometric inlay borders, a top brass handle, and a front keyhole.

Georgian Mahogany Domed Box

Archive II A Georgian mahogany box featuring a domed lid, geometric inlay borders, a top brass handle, and a front keyhole. View II
Archive III A Georgian mahogany box featuring a domed lid, geometric inlay borders, a top brass handle, and a front keyhole. View III
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A Georgian mahogany box featuring a domed lid, geometric inlay borders, a top brass handle, and a front keyhole.
Georgian Mahogany Domed Box
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A Georgian mahogany box featuring a domed lid, geometric inlay borders, a top brass handle, and a front keyhole.
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  • ObjectBoxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Boxwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDomed lid, Chevron inlay border, Brass swing handle, Keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 20.25 cm (8 in) x W 30.5 cm (12 in) x D 20.25 cm (8 in)

This Georgian box is fashioned from mahogany with a domed lid and a warm brown colour, measuring 20.25 cm high by 30.5 cm wide and 20.25 cm deep. The exterior displays figured and flame mahogany veneers complemented by feather banding, barber's pole stringing, and geometric chevron inlay borders. A firegilded brass swing handle sits atop the curved lid, while the front panel incorporates a central keyhole with a dark escutcheon. Below the main body, the plinth base carries a carved oak leaf moulding running along the lower edge. At home today, this piece serves as a decorative storage container positioned on a sideboard top in a study, library, or living room. The small proportions allow it to sit comfortably on surfaces where it holds small accessories or keepsakes while adding period character to traditional or eclectic interiors.

FAQs

Georgian period wooden boxes, crafted between 1714 and 1830, are distinguished by classical symmetry, fine flame mahogany veneers, and intricate geometric stringing or marquetry.

These boxes typically utilise a solid timber core faced with flame mahogany or satinwood veneers, accented with boxwood stringing and cast brassware.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, natural timber shrinkage patterns, original steel or brass locks, and hand-worked brass carrying handles.

Position the piece atop a modern console table, sideboard, or desk to add historical texture and warm wood tones to a room scheme.

Maintain the timber finish by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish annually, keeping the box away from direct heat sources.
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