Bird’s-Eye Maple Box With Tumbling-Block Inlays English, Circa 1830

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Bird’s-eye maple veneer box having a domed hinged lid centered by a rectangular panel of tumbling-block parquetry with green-stained accents, … Read more Bird’s-eye maple veneer box having a domed hinged lid centered by a rectangular panel of tumbling-block parquetry with green-stained accents, bordered by geometric Tunbridge ware banding. The fascia inset with a conforming parquetry escutcheon and banding. Opening to a crimson silk-lined interior, showing light wear and marks consistent with use. Underside with false bottom secured by rotating wooden cleats concealing a secret compartment. Raised on four compressed bun feet. Includes working lock and key. English Regency (George IV period), circa 1830.

Height: 7 in. (18 cm.)
Width: 13 in. (33 cm.)
Depth: 9.5 in. (24 cm.) See less