![English Rosewood Tea Caddy, 19th C: Description: English Rosewood Tea Caddy, 19th C, of sarcophagus form with four squat bun feet, mother-of-pearl escutcheon, and later gilt metal lion-form handles. The inlaid interior with two lid](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332500/179390210_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717709726)
Rosewood Decorative Boxes
![English Rosewood Tea Caddy, 19th C: Description: English Rosewood Tea Caddy, 19th C, of sarcophagus form with four squat bun feet, mother-of-pearl escutcheon, and later gilt metal lion-form handles. The inlaid interior with two lid](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332500/179390210_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717709726)
![2pc Chines 18th Cent. Imari Porcelain: 2pc Chines 18th Cent. Imari Porcelain 5'' to 8.5''. Includes a gilt blue and white floral dish and a tea caddy with rosewood lid. Plate has a few small edge chips, while tea caddy has a professional r](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1400/333494/180083447_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718395273)
![A LATE 19TH CENTURY NICOLE FRERES ORCHESTRIAL MECHANICAL MUSICAL BOX: A LATE 19TH CENTURY NICOLE FRERES ORCHESTRAL MECHANICAL MUSICAL BOX having an inlaid rosewood case with a hinged lid, the inner lid with original song sheet, the spring-driven music box playing eight](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6817/333570/180161861_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718616334)
![A 19TH CENTURY SWISS FORTE-PIANO TWELVE AIR NICOLE FRERES MUSIC BOX: A 19TH CENTURY SWISS FORTE-PIANO TWELVE AIR NICOLE FRERES MUSIC BOX number 38258, the rosewood case with inlaid decorated panels, three levers, and a winding hole to side concealed behind a drop-down](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6817/333570/180161859_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718616334)
![Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy, 19th C: Property of the Estate of Anne P. West, Savannah, GA Description: Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy, 19th C, rectangular brass mounted rosewood tea caddy opening to two lidded comparts. Measure](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394594_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![Rosewood Hinged Lid Tea Caddy: Rosewood Hinged Lid Tea Caddy. Hinged lid, maple string inlay and inlaid key surround. Wall paper interior. 12 1/4w x 5 3/4d x 6h.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1328/333908/180422875_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719000123)
![Antique Rosewood ? Marquetry Swiss Music Box: AN ANTIQUE SWISS MUSIC BOX THAT APPEARS TO HAVE A BEAUTIFUL MIX OF ROSEWOOD, AND MARQUETRY INLAY. THE BOX MEASURES 27 1/2" LONG BY 10 1/2" WIDE, BY 7" TALL. BOX IS BELIEVED TO BE SWISS MADE BUT COULD](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1846/333661/180255755_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718634453)
![A rosewood sarcophagus tea caddy, 19th century,: A rosewood sarcophagus tea caddy, 19th century, the front with boxwood stringing below a crossbanded hinged lid, opening to reveal a pair of hinged caddies and glass mixing bowl within, raised on bun](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/503/333109/179824761_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718267767)
![Late-19th C. Georgian Rosewood Tea Caddy: Featured in this lot is a Late-19th century Georgian rosewood tea caddy. The tea caddy features a wonderfully and professionally crafted rosewood construction that shows a lift open top compartment wi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1746/334032/180488491_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718991319)
![A 19TH CENTURY EIGHT AIRS SWISS MUSICAL BOX BY P.V.F.: A 19TH CENTURY EIGHT AIRS SWISS MUSICAL BOX BY P.V.F. the rosewood case with floral inlay, lever wound spring driven mechanism with steel comb and brass cylinder. (51.5cm wide )](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6817/333570/180161856_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718616334)
![A LATE 19TH CENTURY SWISS MUSIC BOX BY MOJON MANGER & CO.: A LATE 19TH CENTURY SWISS MUSIC BOX BY MOJON MANGER & CO. Having an inlaid rosewood case enclosing a mechanical pin barrel playing on an unusual alternative steel comb with a double spring barrel. (68](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6817/333570/180161857_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718616334)
![ANTIQUE INLAID TEA CADDY BOX: Fine early 19th century Hepplewhite mahogany and rosewood inlaid mahogany handled tea caddy with 2 lidded compartments flanking circular compartment for sugar (no bowl). 12 x 6 x 6 in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5847/333096/179833123_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718298322)
![Swiss music box, 1880: Antique Swiss music box made of rosewood with floral intarsia. Circa 1880. Four melodies. Playing mechanism is stuck, one tooth is also broken off. Dimensions: 13 x 37 x 20 cm. In decent shape.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6138/333210/179880624_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718278280)
News about Rosewood Decorative Boxes
![Chinese rosewood furniture earns worldwide audience](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/armchair-1.jpg)
Chinese rosewood furniture earns worldwide audience
NEW YORK — While elmwood may be the most common wood used in Chinese furniture, hardwoods such as rosewood are sought after. The two most coveted forms of Chinese rosewood furniture are zitan and huanghuali, and their beauty is widely admired.
![Chinese rosewood desk among rarities at Austin Auction Gallery June 14](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/2009_0609_austindesk_lead.jpg)
Chinese rosewood desk among rarities at Austin Auction Gallery June 14
AUSTIN, Texas – Profusely carved with a pierced crest and nine Foo lions, a monumental 19th-century Chinese rosewood desk worthy of any of the Eight Immortals is the star attraction of Austin Auction Gallery’s sale June 14. It will be one of more than 400 lots offered at the antiques and decorative arts auction, which […]
![Bid Smart Briefs: Mirrors](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/South-Bay-Aux-Oct-2023-Line-Vautrin-.jpg)
Bid Smart Briefs: Mirrors
NEW YORK – We have always been desperate to get a good look at ourselves. The earliest known mirror, found near what is now Konya, Turkey, dates to 6200 BC, predating the Copper, Bronze, and Iron Ages. It was made from obsidian, a form of black glass produced by volcanic eruptions. Human beings did make […]
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Indulge yourself: live life elegantly like a Bridgerton, updated for season three
Warning: This article contains mild spoilers for the first two seasons of Bridgerton. NEW YORK – Today, May 16, Part One of the third season of the Netflix series Bridgerton appears, with episodes from Part Two scheduled to go live on Thursday, June 13.