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

List: $3,750

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.)

• Dimensions: 13 × 9.5 × 7 in
• Item Number: SW-172
• Country: England
• Period: Early 19th Century, George IV, Regency
• Creation Date: Circa 1830
• Materials: Birds Eye Maple, inlay
• Height: 18 cm., 7 in.
• Length: 13 in., 33 cm.
• Depth: 24 cm., 9.5 in.
• Condition: Very good