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19th Century English Faux Tortoise Shell Grain Painted Wooden Dresser Box

About the Item

19th Century English Faux Tortoise Shell Grain Painted Wooden Dresser Box, circa 1830, a Regency style sewing or jewelry box crafted of a hardwood, likely maple, hand painted inside and out as faux tortoise shell, mounted with brass repousse oval escutcheons, fruit basket side bail handles, and lion's paw feet; the hinged lid lifts to reveal a paper-lined fitted compartment, above two doors which reveal two drawers brass repousse rosette pulls. The box remains in very good condition. There are some very old scrapes and a small amount of loss to the painted veneer but over the years those have blended very well into the hue and pattern of the original painted surface. Measures: 7-1/2 in H x 8-1/8 in W x 6-1/2 in Deep
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 8.13 in (20.66 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
  • Style:
    Regency (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    1830-1839
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1830
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Nantucket, MA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AD - 293-40 HOO1stDibs: LU903944833542

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