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George II Rosewood Box C. 1750
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George II Rosewood Box C. 1750

18th century
Sold 8 October 2026 · Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
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Georgian Rosewood Tea Box With Brass Mounts & Lifting Handle c. 1750

Constructed of solid oak, veneered in rosewood & lined with marbled paper, this George II box is an early rosewood piece. Original working lock & key.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
24.5cm (9.65")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Richard Anthony Rush Antiques has dated this George II Rosewood Box to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181535
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AS684
Description
Georgian Rosewood Tea Box With Brass Mounts & Lifting Handle c. 1750
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Constructed of solid oak, veneered in rosewood & lined with marbled paper, this George II box is an early rosewood piece.
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques

Original working lock & key.

Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
24.5cm (9.65")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Richard Anthony Rush Antiques has dated this George II Rosewood Box to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181535
Dealers Internal Ref
AS684
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
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Archive I A rectangular dark rosewood box featuring shaped brass corner mounts, a top brass carrying handle, and a key inserted into a brass escutcheon. SOLD8 OCT 26

George II Rosewood Box C. 1750

Archive II A rectangular dark rosewood box featuring shaped brass corner mounts, a top brass carrying handle, and a key inserted into a brass escutcheon. View II
Archive III A rectangular dark rosewood box featuring shaped brass corner mounts, a top brass carrying handle, and a key inserted into a brass escutcheon. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A rectangular dark rosewood box featuring shaped brass corner mounts, a top brass carrying handle, and a key inserted into a brass escutcheon.
Archive V A rectangular dark rosewood box featuring shaped brass corner mounts, a top brass carrying handle, and a key inserted into a brass escutcheon. View V
Archive VI A rectangular dark rosewood box featuring shaped brass corner mounts, a top brass carrying handle, and a key inserted into a brass escutcheon. View VI
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Richard Anthony Rush Antiques

Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
Telephone 07939 220041 or 07785 737055
Location
The Old Dairy
Manor Road
Hasketon
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP13 6HZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/richardanthony
Verified Since Nov 2023
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Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
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A rectangular dark rosewood box featuring shaped brass corner mounts, a top brass carrying handle, and a key inserted into a brass escutcheon.
George II Rosewood Box c. 1750
Ref: SA1181535
A rectangular dark rosewood box featuring shaped brass corner mounts, a top brass carrying handle, and a key inserted into a brass escutcheon.
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  • ObjectBoxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialRosewood, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBrass corner brackets, brass escutcheon, top carrying handle, keyhole lock
  • SizeH 12.5 cm (5 in) x W 24.5 cm (10 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

This George II tea box dates to approximately 1750 and is a rectangular Georgian piece constructed of solid oak, veneered in dark brown rosewood, and lined with marbled paper. The exterior displays distinctive brass corner brackets, a shaped brass escutcheon on the front fitted with an original working lock and key, and a top brass carrying handle mounted centrally. Additional details visible include visible grain variation across the polished timber surface, decorative brass hinges on the side panels, and authentic wear consistent with age and use. The box measures 12.5 cm high, 24.5 cm wide, and 16 cm deep. Ideal for functional storage on an office desk, library table, or dresser in a traditional or period interior.

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Crafted during the reign of King George II in mid-18th-century Britain, these boxes were manufactured as portable storage containers for valuables, correspondence, or personal accessories. Imported rosewood was favoured for its dense grain and durability, making it a prominent material among high-end cabinetmakers of the era.

Boxes from this period typically utilized solid exotic timbers such as rosewood or mahogany, often set with hand-cast brass hardware. Construction methods relied on dovetail joinery, hand-carved key escutcheons, and polished brass protective corner straps.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, slight irregularities in hand-forged screws, and natural oxidisation on internal iron or brass fittings. The presence of shrinkage lines in the timber and wear patterns around the keyhole and base also indicate original 18th-century manufacture.

A Georgian box functions well as a decorative accent on a writing desk, coffee table, or console surface. It provides functional concealed storage for small contemporary items while adding historical character and rich wood tones to a room schema.

To preserve the wood, keep the item away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent drying or cracking. Clean the wood using a high-grade beeswax polish applied with a soft cloth, avoiding abrasive metal cleaners on original patinated brass fittings.
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