Summary:
• Item: Fishing tackle box
• Circa: 1920
• Period George V
• Provenance: India
• Wood: Mahogany
• Brass plate plaque
• Moulded top
• Brass hinges
• Single internal compartment
• Rich colour & patination
• No missing parts
• Original condition
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 day UK returns period
This is a nice rustic colonial mahogany fishing tackle box, circa 1920, in good original condition. Constructed of mahogany veneers, the lid features a decorative brass plate plaque depicting several fish in the background, along with fishing rods, with a large fish in the centre, contained by a rope gallery. The lid top is finished with an elegant thumb-moulded edge. The box opens up to reveal a single compartment, with two brass hinges holding the lid in place. This item is a truly classic example from the late Edwardian period in colonial India. The box is well constructed and completely original. Although originally used as a fishing tackle box, it could be used to store jewellery, makeup sewing materials or letters.
The box features a warm red brown mahogany colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received. This truly is a very beautiful item with quality construction and is original throughout. It is rare to see one in such good condition.
This item would look superb in a variety of rooms from the office to the bedroom. This item would certainly grace any home or office and is a great investment, as it’s extremely functional. So don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Condition Report:
The box is in good original condition, which is commensurate with its age. Nominal old use marks to the exterior and leading edges of the box and interior but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The box is completely original. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination. There are no missing compartments to the box. There is no missing brass strapping. The hinges are also in good working order. The interior is dry and clean. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Dimensions:
Height = 8.5cm or 3⅜”
Width = 28cm or 11”
Depth = 20.6cm or 8⅛”
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