An Antique Moorish-Style Inlaid Jewellery Box
This antique wooden jewellery box is decorated with inlaid marquetry in the Moorish style, with a lid and front panel covered in small geometric and star patterns. It is a rectangular box with a hinged lid and a front lock with a keyhole, and it is offered with a key as described in the lot details.
The lid is worked with a densely patterned field of mother of pearl, with a bordered central panel of star and lozenge motifs framed by bands of small chequerboard and linear inlay. The front and sides carry further bands of geometric marquetry in pale and dark tones, and the lid corners are finished with metal caps. The interior is lined in blue fabric and has a raised section and a fitted compartment, giving the box a practical layout for storing jewellery and small personal items.
Condition and Collector Interest
The box shows general signs of age and use. The blue lining has some marks, scuffs and small areas of wear, and there is a small loose area of lining near the hinge side. The marquetry on the lid and front appears intact, with the mother of pearl and pale inlay still present across the surfaces. The key is included with the lot, but no guarantee is given as to the operation of the lock or hinges. Buyers interested in antique marquetry, Moorish-style decorative boxes or mother of pearl inlay may find this an attractive example for a display cabinet or a collection of antique boxes.