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Beautiful Rosewood Sarcophagus Shaped Sewing Box.
The Dorking Desk Shop
for sale €322     $349
£275

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Beautiful Rosewood Sarcophagus Shaped Sewing Box.

19th century
Description

Beautiful Victorian rosewood sarcophagus shaped sewing box. With lovely mother of pearl inlay, lift out tray with contents and further storage area in the lid. With working lock and key.

Size 12 x 9 x 7 inches tall (30 x 23 x 18 cm tall)

Price £275

Stock no. 5284

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Rosewood Sarcophagus Sewing Box to the 1880s.

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SA722740
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5284
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Description
Beautiful Victorian rosewood sarcophagus shaped sewing box. With lovely mother of pearl inlay, lift out tray with contents and further storage area in the lid. With working lock and key.

Size 12 x 9 x 7 inches tall (30 x 23 x 18 cm tall)

Price £275

Stock no. 5284

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated this Rosewood Sarcophagus Sewing Box to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA722740
Dealers Internal Ref
5284
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Dorking Desk Shop Profile Page

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An antique sarcophagus-shaped rosewood sewing box featuring floral brass and mother-of-pearl inlays, carved gadrooned borders, and bun feet.
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Archive I An antique sarcophagus-shaped rosewood sewing box featuring floral brass and mother-of-pearl inlays, carved gadrooned borders, and bun feet.

Beautiful Rosewood Sarcophagus Shaped Sewing Box.

Archive II An antique sarcophagus-shaped rosewood sewing box featuring floral brass and mother-of-pearl inlays, carved gadrooned borders, and bun feet. View II
Archive III An antique sarcophagus-shaped rosewood sewing box featuring floral brass and mother-of-pearl inlays, carved gadrooned borders, and bun feet. View III
Archive IV An antique sarcophagus-shaped rosewood sewing box featuring floral brass and mother-of-pearl inlays, carved gadrooned borders, and bun feet. View IV
Archive V An antique sarcophagus-shaped rosewood sewing box featuring floral brass and mother-of-pearl inlays, carved gadrooned borders, and bun feet. View V
Archive VI An antique sarcophagus-shaped rosewood sewing box featuring floral brass and mother-of-pearl inlays, carved gadrooned borders, and bun feet. View VI
Archive VII An antique sarcophagus-shaped rosewood sewing box featuring floral brass and mother-of-pearl inlays, carved gadrooned borders, and bun feet. View VII
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Dorking
Surrey
RH4 1BU
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An antique sarcophagus-shaped rosewood sewing box featuring floral brass and mother-of-pearl inlays, carved gadrooned borders, and bun feet.
Beautiful rosewood sarcophagus shaped sewing box.
Ref: SA722740
An antique sarcophagus-shaped rosewood sewing box featuring floral brass and mother-of-pearl inlays, carved gadrooned borders, and bun feet.
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A Regency sarcophagus box is distinguished by its rectangular form featuring tapered sides and a stepped, truncated pyramid lid resembling ancient sarcophagi. popularised in the early 19th century, these vessels were commonly made from polished hardwoods like rosewood or mahogany and functioned as work boxes or tea caddies.

Craftsmen typically constructed these boxes with a solid softwood core veneered in figured rosewood. Decorative elements frequently included cut brass, pewter, bone, or mother-of-pearl inlays, complemented by carved bead mouldings, velvet or silk linings, and brass or timber feet.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display signs of hand-craftsmanship, such as hand-cut dovetail joints, period-correct brass locks, and slight shrinkage marks or natural oxidisation in the veneer. Inlays should feel relatively flush, though subtle natural settling of the timber over time is expected.

An antique sarcophagus box serves as an intriguing accent piece when displayed on a sideboard, console table, or library shelf. Placing it alongside contemporary ceramics or structured greenery creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and fluctuating heat sources to prevent the veneer from lifting or cracking. Clean gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, and apply a high-grade beeswax polish sparingly along the grain to preserve the timber and metal inlays.
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