A New Zealand colonial parquetry specimen wood sewing box, circa 1860, of rectangular form, the hinged lid with star inlay including Puriri, Rewarewa, mottled Kauri, Maire and other New Zealand timbers, with burr totara to each corner, dovetail joints and original key, 33 cm wide, x 17 cm deep, 13 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection Melbourne