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Rare Napoleonic Straw-work Prisoner-of-war Workbox
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Rare Napoleonic Straw-work Prisoner-of-war Workbox

19th century
Description

A stunning Napoleonic straw-work ladies workbox, late 18th century/early 19th century. Handcrafted in a prisoner of war camp by a French artisan likely between 1799 - 1815.

A wooden box with applied parquetry decoration of pieces of coloured straw.

The interior is in good condition, the colours are still vibrant and its complete.

This box was discovered after being in a dusty cupboard in France for many decades. It’s a rare historic survivor.

It is not in perfect condition by any means, there are losses and damage as shown in the photography.

It is a fragile piece.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Napoleonic Straw Work Box to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1235500
Dealers Internal Reference
2032
Dealers Notes

Colin Brand Antiques Est. 1984

Description
A stunning Napoleonic straw-work ladies workbox, late 18th century/early 19th century. Handcrafted in a prisoner of war camp by a French artisan likely between 1799 - 1815.

A wooden box with applied parquetry decoration of pieces of coloured straw.

fig 1. An antique rectangular wooden box embellished with straw marquetry forming a central floral basket surrounded by intricate decorative borders in golden yellow and brown shades.
fig 1. Rare Napoleonic Straw-work Prisoner-of-war Workbox

The interior is in good condition, the colours are still vibrant and its complete.

This box was discovered after being in a dusty cupboard in France for many decades. It’s a rare historic survivor.

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It is not in perfect condition by any means, there are losses and damage as shown in the photography.
Colin Brand Antiques

It is a fragile piece.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Napoleonic Straw Work Box to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235500
Dealers Internal Ref
2032
Colin Brand Antiques
Colin Brand Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2014

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Archive I An antique rectangular wooden box embellished with straw marquetry forming a central floral basket surrounded by intricate decorative borders in golden yellow and brown shades.

Rare Napoleonic Straw-work Prisoner-of-war Workbox

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Archive III An antique rectangular wooden box embellished with straw marquetry forming a central floral basket surrounded by intricate decorative borders in golden yellow and brown shades. View III
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An antique rectangular wooden box embellished with straw marquetry forming a central floral basket surrounded by intricate decorative borders in golden yellow and brown shades.
Rare Napoleonic Straw-Work Prisoner-of-War Workbox
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWorkbox
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNapoleonic / Georgian
  • MaterialStraw, Timber, Dye
  • ColourGolden Amber
  • MotifsStraw marquetry, Floral basket motif, Geometric border, Scrollwork framing
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 24 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Napoleonic straw-work boxes are decorative wooden containers crafted by French prisoners of war during the Napoleonic Wars (17931815), featuring split and dyed straw applied in intricate marquetry patterns.

Artisans utilized flattened, bleached, or dyed cereal straw glued onto a wooden substrate, arranging narrow strips to create geometric borders, scrollwork, and figurative motifs.

Authentic period pieces display hand-split straw veneer, natural surface patination, slight variations in grain orientation, and minor edge wear consistent with historic age.

Position the box on a sideboard, desk, or open bookshelf alongside modern ceramics or framed artwork to add textual interest and warm golden tones to the space.

Dust the surface gently with a soft, dry brush, avoiding liquids, chemical cleansers, or wax polishes, and keep the object away from direct sunlight and high humidity.
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