Kingwood

Often confused with Rosewood, this lighter, more orangey wood from the same species can share a lot of similar aesthetic attributes to Rosewood. It has a defined grain with darker brown and black patterned outlines contrasting against a lighter background.

Kingwood is a native wood of Brazil, sourced from the Dalbergia Cearensis species of tree. It was a popular choice for late Georgian, William IV and early Victorian boxes, but seemed to lose favour from the late 1850’s onwards.

Kingwood veneer from an antique jewellery box with brass inlaid coronet monogram.

Kingwood veneer from an antique jewellery box with brass inlaid coronet monogram.

Antique Jewellery Box in Kingwood with Brass Inlaid Coronet Monogram.

Antique Jewellery Box in Kingwood with Brass Inlaid Coronet Monogram.

Kingwood veneer from an antique jewellery box by Wells & Lambe.

Kingwood veneer from an antique jewellery box by Wells & Lambe.

Antique Jewellery Box in Kingwood, by Wells & Lambe.

Antique Jewellery Box in Kingwood, by Wells & Lambe.

Kingwood veneer from an antique dressing case from Asprey, displayed at the Great Exhibition of 1851.

Kingwood veneer from an antique dressing case from Asprey, displayed at the Great Exhibition of 1851.

Magnificent Antique Dressing Case from Asprey, Displayed at the Great Exhibition of 1851.

Magnificent Antique Dressing Case from Asprey, Displayed at the Great Exhibition of 1851.

Kingwood veneer from an antique jewellery box by William Chrisp.

Kingwood veneer from an antique jewellery box by William Chrisp.

Antique Jewellery Box in Kingwood, by William Chrisp.

Antique Jewellery Box in Kingwood, by William Chrisp.