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Collection of Three 18th Century Antique Wood and Boxes with Mother of Peral and Bone Details
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Collection of Three 18th Century Antique Wood and Boxes with Mother of Peral and Bone Details

18th century
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COLLECTION OF THREE 18TH CENTURY ANTIQUE WOODEN BOXES

The perfect stylish and well priced storage solutions for your office or library / or decorative items to add a country house accent to any room. Or restore them and add value here.

One mulberry wood tea caddy of semi arcophagus form (31cm x 16cm x 18cm) with mother of pearl etchutchen

One maple desk tidy with four glass ink wells and pen drawer ( 31cm x 23cm x 8cm ) with bone handle

One large oak box with internal side drawer ( 43cm x 27cm x17cm )

Physical Dimensions
Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
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The English Interior has dated these 18th Century Wooden Boxes to the 18th Century.

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SA1236021
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COLLECTION OF THREE 18TH CENTURY ANTIQUE WOODEN BOXES
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The perfect stylish and well priced storage solutions for your office or library / or decorative items to add a country house accent to any room.
The English Interior

Or restore them and add value here.

fig 1. A collection of three antique 18th-century wooden boxes and caskets displaying natural wood grain, brass fittings, and bone escutcheons.
fig 1. Collection of Three 18th Century Antique Wood and Boxes with Mother of Peral and Bone Details

One mulberry wood tea caddy of semi arcophagus form (31cm x 16cm x 18cm) with mother of pearl etchutchen

One maple desk tidy with four glass ink wells and pen drawer ( 31cm x 23cm x 8cm ) with bone handle

One large oak box with internal side drawer ( 43cm x 27cm x17cm )

Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

The English Interior has dated these 18th Century Wooden Boxes to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236021
The English Interior
The English Interior
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2023

Specialist dealer in 17th century to the 20th century fine art, furniture and decorative antiques for your home.

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Archive I A collection of three antique 18th-century wooden boxes and caskets displaying natural wood grain, brass fittings, and bone escutcheons.

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North Yorkshire
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A collection of three antique 18th-century wooden boxes and caskets displaying natural wood grain, brass fittings, and bone escutcheons.
COLLECTION OF THREE 18TH CENTURY ANTIQUE WOOD AND BOXES With MOTHER OF PERAL AND BONE DETAILS
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Oak, Brass, Glass, Bone
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSarcophagus shape, Bone escutcheons, Glass inkwells, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 43 cm (17 in) x W 27 cm (11 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

This collection of three eighteenth-century Georgian decorative wooden boxes includes a mulberry wood tea caddy of semi-sarcophagus form with a mother-of-pearl escutcheon, a maple desk tidy with glass inkwells and a bone handle, and a large oak box with an internal side drawer and brass drop handles. The pieces display warm brown natural wood grain, bone and mother-of-pearl details, and metal fittings, exhibiting age-related surface wear. The set measures 43 cm high, 27 cm wide, and 17 cm deep overall. These versatile containers function as stylish storage solutions for an office or library, or as decorative objects adding a country house accent to a sideboard top in a home today.

FAQs

During the 18th century, crafted wooden boxes served various functional purposes, including storing tea, letters, jewellery, and writing materials. These boxes were often status symbols, displaying fine craftsmanship and imported timbers.

Craftsmen typically utilised high-quality hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, and oak, decorated with mother-of-pearl or bone escutcheons. Interior fittings often featured hand-blown glass, brass hinges, and fabric linings.

Authentic pieces usually feature hand-dovetailed joints, hand-cut screws with off-centre slots, and signs of natural wood shrinkage over time. Keyholes often exhibit bone, horn, or brass escutcheons showing genuine age-related wear.

Group boxes of varying heights on a sideboard, bookshelf, or desk to add texture and historical interest. They work effectively as functional storage for small items while serving as focal decorative accents.

Keep timber boxes away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent warping and cracking. Clean gently with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to protect the patina.
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