Sold 17 December 2024 · Opus Antiques

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Description

An early 1800s mahogany reel and sewing box holder. The box has two stepped compartments with each compartment having reel spikes to place the reels on. Each different cotton thread would be threaded through the bone aperture on the front and sides. To the base is a pull out drawer for storing scissors, needles etc in.

The box measures 17cm w x12.5cm d x 18cm h.

The box comes with various cotton reels.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Sewing Box to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA938117

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Description

The box measures 17cm w x12.5cm d x 18cm h.

The box comes with various cotton reels.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Sewing Box to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA938117

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Opus Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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United Kingdom

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectSewing Boxes
Period18th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Bone
ColourDark Brown
MotifsTiered structure, Bone eyelets, Turned finials, Single drawer

FAQs

Antique sewing boxes date back centuries, evolving from simple wooden caskets into elaborate tiered containers designed to organise threads, needles, and pins for domestic needlework.

Traditional sewing boxes were typically constructed from hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, often featuring bone, ivory, or brass inlays and fittings.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut joints, period-appropriate fasteners, natural patina on the wood, and hand-turned spindle finials or bone eyelets characteristic of historical craftsmanship.

Such decorative wooden objects can be placed on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or side table to add historical texture and functional warmth to a contemporary scheme.

Preserve wooden boxes by keeping them away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, periodically treating the surface with microcrystalline wax to nourish the grain.