Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
Lined with light blue paper lining. At some stage the swing handle has been moved from the top of the lid to the side.

This lovely pannier box sits on four compressed bun feet.
The rosewood contrasts strikingly with the holly wood stringing to the edges in the lighter wood.
It measures 17.5cm w x12cm d x 6cm h excluding the handle.
Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items
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