HIGH QUALITY Inlaid Coromandel Work Box + Tray.

Pricing & History

Sold for
Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth.
Sold Date
Source eBay

An EXTREMELY attractive mid-late 1800's work box in very good condition. Obviously a high quality item believed to be veneered with Coromandel. The inlay is superb and comprises of abalone, Mother of Pearl and brass. Highly ornate key hole surround and centre top feature. Please note the delicate cuts to the flowers and foliage and the TINY cuts to the abalone centre of the flowers...a nice touch of detail that enhances the appearance CONSIDERABLY. T has been a piece of the escutcheon replaced and a TINY piece of Mother of Pearl on the flower at the top right corner of the front, both done well as can be seen. The photographs do not do this box justice and the flash photography and high definition setting gives the impression of white specks...T are NO white marks and the veneer is darker than portrayed and contrasts more dramatically with the inlays. The veneer has one small piece replaced on the right side and t are VERY slight surface hairline fractures but these are NOT as grim as they sound or look in the photographs!!! (This style and with this colour of veneer are horrendous to photograph!!). The interior is excellent. Removable neatly relined bevel edged tray. Original lined storage area beneath and just look at the lid interior. The panel drops forward to give access to a 'love letter' envelope, both side folds being fully read more

Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members’ research needs.

Flag item for content or copyright

If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please contact us here to flag it for review.

If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.