An English mother of pearl inlaid Macassar sewing box, 19th century, the rectangular macassar veneered sewing or jewellery box, with a brass strung hinged lid and front inlaid with mother of pearl floral sprays, opening to an interior lined with purple moire and ruched silk with its original partitioned lift out tray and letter compartment. Height 13.5 cm, width 29.5 cm, depth 22.5 cm