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Victorian Rosewood Sewing / Jewellery Box
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Victorian Rosewood Sewing / Jewellery Box

19th century
Sold 17 April 2025 · Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Description

Fabulous rosewood needlework or sewing box from the fantastic Victorian era with ebony and mother of pearl edges. The lid which has a working key, opens to reveal a lift out tray with satinwood dividers over a useful well for sewing items. There is a three small pieces of inlay missing ( shown in pictures) however these are easy overlooked and does nothing to the overall look of this useful antique box.

Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Rosewood Jewellery Box to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA996498
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI3033
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Description
Fabulous rosewood needlework or sewing box from the fantastic Victorian era with ebony and mother of pearl edges.
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The lid which has a working key, opens to reveal a lift out tray with satinwood dividers over a useful well for sewing items.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

There is a three small pieces of inlay missing ( shown in pictures) however these are easy overlooked and does nothing to the overall look of this useful antique box.

Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Rosewood Jewellery Box to the Victorian era.

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA996498
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI3033
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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Archive I A rectangular Victorian rosewood jewellery box featuring mother-of-pearl inlay borders and a central brass key escutcheon. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Rosewood Sewing / Jewellery Box

Archive II A rectangular Victorian rosewood jewellery box featuring mother-of-pearl inlay borders and a central brass key escutcheon. View II
Archive III A rectangular Victorian rosewood jewellery box featuring mother-of-pearl inlay borders and a central brass key escutcheon. View III
Archive IV A rectangular Victorian rosewood jewellery box featuring mother-of-pearl inlay borders and a central brass key escutcheon. View IV
Archive V A rectangular Victorian rosewood jewellery box featuring mother-of-pearl inlay borders and a central brass key escutcheon. View V
Archive VI A rectangular Victorian rosewood jewellery box featuring mother-of-pearl inlay borders and a central brass key escutcheon. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular Victorian rosewood jewellery box featuring mother-of-pearl inlay borders and a central brass key escutcheon. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular Victorian rosewood jewellery box featuring mother-of-pearl inlay borders and a central brass key escutcheon. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular Victorian rosewood jewellery box featuring mother-of-pearl inlay borders and a central brass key escutcheon. View IX
Archive X A rectangular Victorian rosewood jewellery box featuring mother-of-pearl inlay borders and a central brass key escutcheon. View X
Archive XI A rectangular Victorian rosewood jewellery box featuring mother-of-pearl inlay borders and a central brass key escutcheon. View XI
Archive XII A rectangular Victorian rosewood jewellery box featuring mother-of-pearl inlay borders and a central brass key escutcheon. View XII
Archive XIII A rectangular Victorian rosewood jewellery box featuring mother-of-pearl inlay borders and a central brass key escutcheon. View XIII
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07977 119 787
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91 Main Street
Thornton
Fife
KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jul 2017
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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A rectangular Victorian rosewood jewellery box featuring mother-of-pearl inlay borders and a central brass key escutcheon.
Victorian Rosewood Sewing / Jewellery Box
Ref: SA996498
A rectangular Victorian rosewood jewellery box featuring mother-of-pearl inlay borders and a central brass key escutcheon.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBoxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood, Mother-of-pearl, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsMother-of-pearl inlay, Brass escutcheon, Geometric banding, Hinged lid
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 24 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Victorian boxes, produced during the reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1901, are characterised by intricate craftsmanship, often featuring exotic woods like rosewood and mahogany complemented by elaborate mother-of-pearl or brass inlay.

These pieces were typically constructed using solid timber carcases veneered with figured rosewood, incorporating dovetail joints, brass hardware, and hand-cut inlay work for decorative borders and escutcheons.

Authentic items exhibit period-appropriate construction methods such as hand-cut dovetailing, patination consistent with age, traditional paper or velvet linings, and original working locks with brass pins.

This piece functions effectively as a tabletop accessory on a console, dresser, or desk, adding historical texture and warm timber tones to modern minimalist or eclectic spaces.

Keep the wood conditioned using appropriate microcrystalline wax, avoid placing the item in direct sunlight or near heat sources to prevent veneer cracking, and clean gently with a dry cloth.
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