A Victorian Rosewood Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay sub-Antiques Origin: French

Origin: French

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which would have acted as a locking mechanism when the door was in operation and serves to help date the piece

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Kazak rugs have always been popular in Europe

A Victorian Rosewood Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay sub-Antiques Origin: FrenchOrigin: English Period: Victorian Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1860 Height: 4. 75 inches Depth: 8. 5 inches Width: 11. 5 inches Beautifully aged rosewood with a patina that is full of character, having mother of pearl escutcheon and top inlay blank for personalisation. Perhaps once a jewellery specific box with a removable top tray, this box is now marble paper paper lined but with the original royal blue padded silk lid and working lock with key.