1840’s CARVED & INLAID Sandalwood ENGLISH SEWING BOX Start Price USD 9.95 Current Price USD 355.00 Time Left - Bid Count 13 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, December 02, 2008 End Time Tuesday, December 09, 2008 Location Binghamton, New York See more about '1840’s CARVED & INLAID Sandalwood ENGLISH SEWING BOX' Description This is an excellent Victorian era ladies sewing box in, all original & clean, intact condition. Sewing box is circa 1840, carved in India for the English market during the reign of Queen Victoria. Box is sandalwood with carved animals & flowers on surfaces, has inlaid trim on exterior & footed base. This rare box also has handles on the side, hinged lid & fitted interior with several compartments to hold thread, needles, etc. The tops to the various compartments are also highly carved & it includes carved bone (I) components inside. The tray lifts out for extra storage underneath, has velvet lined interior & bottom of box. The lid has a removable mirror which has an 1837 insurance policy glued on backside. Exceptional quality & workmanship, antique box is 13 ½” x 9 ½” x 5 ½”, shows no excessive wear or damages, little bit of corner wear on lid. Looks & displays nicely & is guaranteed 100% old & authentic antique item…weighs 9 lbs. for shipping via USPS…. Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!