Antique French Thuya Burl Jewelry Box with Brass Stringing, Bracket Feet and Monogrammed Linen Lining, c. 1860–1900

Antique French Thuya Burl Jewelry Box with Monogrammed Linen Lining

A warm, glowing burl box with a beautifully finished interior. The exterior is veneered in figured thuya burl in deep amber and chestnut tones, with a slightly domed lid, a fine brass stringing line around the lid and base, and neat bracket feet at the corners. The key is present with a cream silk tassel.

Inside, the lid and base are lined in natural linen printed with a large interlaced script monogram and finished with a row of small brass studs, a quietly chic treatment that gives the box the feel of a tailored dressing case. The lining is sympathetic to the box but may be a later addition.

It is a very usable size for jewelry, watches, letters or keepsakes, and the restrained form sits comfortably on a dresser, a desk or a bedside table.

Details

Origin: France
Period: second half of the 19th century
Material: Thuya burl veneer, brass stringing, printed linen lining with brass studs
Includes: Key with tassel

Approximate Measurements

height 3.5" x width 8" x depth 8"

Condition

Good antique condition with wear consistent with age. Inside clean, with the key (lock turns, does not latch). 

A handsome everyday box with a tailored interior.