George III Chinoiserie Brass Mounted Penwork Jewellery Box, Signed E.f 1816

Name: George III Chinoiserie Brass Mounted Penwork Jewellery Box, Signed E.f 1816
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1003924
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Alexander George Antiques Ltd.

Description

An exemplary George III chinoiserie and floral design pework jewellery box, dated 1816.

This superb example in flawless condition is incredibly well decorated onto sycamore, depicting a floral frieze bordered by linear stringing, raised on hairy poor brass lion feet and lion mask ring carrying handles to each side.

The top, similarly decorated and bordered in a floral design depicts a detailed chinoiserie scene consisting of three figures and foliage, signed to the lower right E.F 1816.

Opening the original lock with the period key reveals the original marble paper-lined interior and tray.

It should be noted that this box is an extremely early example of Penwork from the first quarter of the 19th century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

12cm (4.72")

Width

25cm (9.84")

Depth

20cm (7.87")

Declaration

Alexander George Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1003924

Dealers Notes

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Description

An exemplary George III chinoiserie and floral design pework jewellery box, dated 1816.

This superb example in flawless condition is incredibly well decorated onto sycamore, depicting a floral frieze bordered by linear stringing, raised on hairy poor brass lion feet and lion mask ring carrying handles to each side.

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The top, similarly decorated and bordered in a floral design depicts a detailed chinoiserie scene consisting of three figures and foliage, signed to the lower right E.

Alexander George Antiques Ltd.

F 1816.