VINTAGE INLAID EGYPTIAN BOXES COLLECTION OF 175 (approx)
There are approximately 175 vintage inlaid Egyptian boxes in this collection of various shapes and sizes. Whilst I would prefer to sell them all as a job lot, I will consider offers for smaller quantities The approx number and size of each shape is 49 domed (largest 8 inches x 5 inches, smallest 3.75 inches x 2.75 inches) 40 rectangular/hexagonal (largest 8.5 inches x 5.75 inches, smallest 5.5 inches x 4 inches) 17 hexagonal (largest 6.75 across, smallest 3.5 across) 56 rectangular (largest 10 inches x 6 inches, smallest 8.75 x 5 inches) 13 square (2.5 inches square). They have been stored for years and consequently, some have pieces of inlay missing, but there are sufficient boxes here to use a few as donors to restore the others. The overwhelming majority are still in their unvarnished and unlined condition, so they require finishing. I have finished several others which I am keeping for myself using clear polyurethane varnish on the outside and felt stuck on the inside to achieve a truly beautiful box. Only cash on collection (no cheques, thanks) from Southampton