{"product_id":"enm-2416-striped-oak-and-pine-dome-shaped-box","title":"Antique English Banded Rosewood and Satinwood Box","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA narrow, domed-lid box banded in alternating tones of rosewood, with two padded compartments lined in pale blue silk. The long, shallow proportions are those of a glove box, though boxes of this shape were also used for jewelry and ribbons. The bands run in vertical stripes down the sides, then turn into a checkerboard across the curve of the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 9.5 in. W x 3 in. H x 4 in. D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Surface | Polished, method of finish not established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Primary Material | Rosewood, assessed, in alternating dark and lighter banded veneers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Date | 1820 to 1850\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Origin | English, assessed from form and materials, no maker's label or mark found\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Style or Movement | Regency to early Victorian, banded parquetry decoration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Also Known As | glove box, dressing box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Maker | Unattributed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Marks | None found to the base, interior, or lock plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Construction | Banded veneer, vertical bands to the front and ends, checkered bands across the domed lid, hinged lid with lock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Secondary Material | Pale blue silk over padded inserts, assessed as original, with a blue lining to the walls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Hardware | Brass butt hinges and brass keyhole escutcheon, lock present, key absent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAntique condition consistent with age. The box has no key. The lock is present but its function can't be tested without one. The lid sits properly and the hinges are sound and work smoothly. The veneer is tight with no lifting that I can find to the sides, ends, or domed lid. The polished surface shows light surface wear and small scratches consistent with age and handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe underside has heavy loss to its original covering, leaving bare wood with scratches and adhesive residue, and a small rectangular patch where something was once attached. The pale blue silk lining is intact with no tears, with light spotting and soiling consistent with age. There are no labels, marks, or inscriptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlease review all photographs closely, as they form part of this description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67636991295766,"sku":"ENM-2416","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/1C5FF76B-048D-4178-ADCE-4C6BAB204C8C_1_105_c.jpg?v=1790961816","url":"https:\/\/austynmariedesign.com\/products\/enm-2416-striped-oak-and-pine-dome-shaped-box","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}