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Rare Antique French Ebony and Intricately Inlaid Box - Dove C.1860
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Rare Antique French Ebony and Intricately Inlaid Box - Dove C.1860

19th century
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An absolute gem of a box, very rare with the most intricate marquetry inlay featuring a central bird to the lid, looking like a Dove to me.

The box is French in origin and dating to around 1860 made from Ebony and inlaid with a plethora of exotic timers and Mother of Pearl. The lock is most unusual, a type I have not seen before. Firstly the pin comes from the bottom and secures into the top. The key is turned clockwise twice and two pins shoot out from the sides to secure the lock; working fine now, these old locks are notoriously temperamental!

The box came to me with these pieces of Lace in, it could be a lace box or sewing box, but would equally make a good jewelry box with the interior retaining the original velvet lining.

There is an old grain crack to the top, which is stable and helped by the re-polished finish. Very good condition measuring 8 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 3 1/4" tall.

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Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this French Ebony Marquetry Box to the 1860s.

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An absolute gem of a box, very rare with the most intricate marquetry inlay featuring a central bird to the lid, looking like a Dove to me.
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The box is French in origin and dating to around 1860 made from Ebony and inlaid with a plethora of exotic timers and Mother of Pearl.
Puckerings

The lock is most unusual, a type I have not seen before. Firstly the pin comes from the bottom and secures into the top. The key is turned clockwise twice and two pins shoot out from the sides to secure the lock; working fine now, these old locks are notoriously temperamental!

fig 1. A black ebony rectangular box featuring intricate wood marquetry on the lid depicting a bird perched amongst foliage with a red tassel attached to the keyhole.
fig 1. Rare Antique French Ebony and Intricately Inlaid Box - Dove C.1860

The box came to me with these pieces of Lace in, it could be a lace box or sewing box, but would equally make a good jewelry box with the interior retaining the original velvet lining.

There is an old grain crack to the top, which is stable and helped by the re-polished finish. Very good condition measuring 8 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 3 1/4" tall.

Item ID:36591

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly from London, England

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this French Ebony Marquetry Box to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA406724
Dealers Internal Ref
36591
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Archive I A black ebony rectangular box featuring intricate wood marquetry on the lid depicting a bird perched amongst foliage with a red tassel attached to the keyhole.

Rare Antique French Ebony and Intricately Inlaid Box - Dove c.1860

Archive II A black ebony rectangular box featuring intricate wood marquetry on the lid depicting a bird perched amongst foliage with a red tassel attached to the keyhole. View II
Archive III A black ebony rectangular box featuring intricate wood marquetry on the lid depicting a bird perched amongst foliage with a red tassel attached to the keyhole. View III
Archive IV A black ebony rectangular box featuring intricate wood marquetry on the lid depicting a bird perched amongst foliage with a red tassel attached to the keyhole. View IV
Archive V A black ebony rectangular box featuring intricate wood marquetry on the lid depicting a bird perched amongst foliage with a red tassel attached to the keyhole. View V
Archive VI A black ebony rectangular box featuring intricate wood marquetry on the lid depicting a bird perched amongst foliage with a red tassel attached to the keyhole. View VI
Archive VII A black ebony rectangular box featuring intricate wood marquetry on the lid depicting a bird perched amongst foliage with a red tassel attached to the keyhole. View VII
Archive VIII A black ebony rectangular box featuring intricate wood marquetry on the lid depicting a bird perched amongst foliage with a red tassel attached to the keyhole. View VIII
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A black ebony rectangular box featuring intricate wood marquetry on the lid depicting a bird perched amongst foliage with a red tassel attached to the keyhole.
Rare Antique French Ebony and Intricately Inlaid Box - Dove c.1860
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A black ebony rectangular box featuring intricate wood marquetry on the lid depicting a bird perched amongst foliage with a red tassel attached to the keyhole.
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Produced during the mid-to-late nineteenth century, these decorative caskets frequently feature ebonised or ebony grounds embellished with intricate marquetry, depicting floral motifs, scrolling foliage, or naturalistic birds using contrasting timbers.

Craftsmen employed dense hardwoods such as ebony alongside various fruitwoods, brass, mother-of-pearl, and bone to create detailed marquetry and pictorial inlay patterns on small wooden vessels.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples display hand-cut timber veneers, period lock mechanisms, natural age-related patination across surfaces, and slight structural irregularities characteristic of hand craftsmanship.

A decorative inlaid casket functions well as an accent piece displayed on a sideboard, coffee table, or bookshelf, adding historical detail and texture to contemporary living spaces.

Keep the timber clear of direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to prevent veneer movement. Dust gently using a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality natural beeswax sparingly to preserve the finish.
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