Edwardian Satinwood Painted Sewing Box on Stand, circa 1900
An Edwardian satinwood painted sewing box on stand, circa 1900 the removable rectangular sewing box with a cavetto moulded hinged cover opening to a crushed velvet lined interior, the exterior painted with a scene of children at play to an oval floral reverse, with tied ribbon borders and spandrels to the sides, upon a stand raised on square tapering tripod legs united by a shaped undertier. Height 33.86 in., width 16.54 in., depth 12.60 in.
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- Satinwood - Satinwood is a dense pale gold coloured timber that was imported into Britain in the second half of the 18th century, and early 19th centuries from the East Indies and the West Indies. The name derives from the satin-like surface sheen when the timber is polished.
It was used in the solid, as a veneer and in inlays. As well as furniture, satinwood was used for making musical instruments, barometers, boxes and clocks.
It will usually be found on only the very best quality objects, presumably because of of its cost at the time. - Edwardian - The Edwardian period of English furniture and decorative arts design is named for Edward VII (1841 – 1910) who was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India for the brief period from 1901 until his death in 1910. It follows the Victorian period, in turn was followed by the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles. In Australia, designs of this period are also known as being in the Federation style.
- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
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