Regency Rosewood Box with Penwork and Early Tunbridge Inlays

Description

England circa 1820
Rosewood box with large-scale penwork and boxwood accents to all sides. Early Tunbridge inlays and a thin band of cross-cut kingwood surrounding five large geometric rosewood panels to the top. Original papered interior; woven fabric under the lid; boxwood veneer to inside edges. Working lock and key. Original papered bottom. On four silver ball feet.

Height: 6.5 in. (17 cm.)
Width: 12 in. (30 cm.)
Depth: 10 in. (25 cm.)