Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency

Name: Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1045278
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by London Fine Antiques

Description

This is an antique lady of the house utility box. An English, burr walnut and mother of pearl inlaid writing slope and sewing box, dating to the late Regency period, circa 1830.

Exceptional display quality, with a useful suite of compartments

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Select burr walnut presents exquisite grain interest and deep caramel hues

Strikingly inlaid with Mother of Pearl star forms and diamond borders

Double action form, with a removable tray set upon the lower section of the work surface

Inlaid lock escutcheon to fascia with inset working lock — key present

The interior bedazzles in cobalt blue velvet, with a ruched finish to the inside of the lid

Behind the champagne coloured silk cotton, a pair of concertina document slides

The lift-out tray features three compartments, two pin cushions and a pair of needle sleeves

Accentuated with golden embroidery, the two section writing surface in good order

Upper half of the slope opens to gain access to the recessed storage compartment

Further decorative flourishes to the case with ebony and boxwood stringing

This is a superb antique lady of the house utility box, presenting exquisite burr walnut stocks and a delightfully presented interior. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Box Width: 30cm (11.75'')

Box Depth: 22cm (8.75'')

Box Height: 15cm (6'')

Extended Width: 30cm (11.75'')

Extended Depth: 44cm (17.25'')

Extended Height: 33cm (13'')

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Our Ref: 18.9861

Physical Dimensions

Height

15cm (5.91")

Width

30cm (11.81")

Depth

22cm (8.66")

Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1045278

Dealers Internal Reference

18.9861

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is an antique lady of the house utility box.

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An English, burr walnut and mother of pearl inlaid writing slope and sewing box, dating to the late Regency period, circa 1830.

London Fine Antiques

Exceptional display quality, with a useful suite of compartments

fig 1. Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Select burr walnut presents exquisite grain interest and deep caramel hues

Strikingly inlaid with Mother of Pearl star forms and diamond borders

fig 2. Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency

Double action form, with a removable tray set upon the lower section of the work surface

Inlaid lock escutcheon to fascia with inset working lock — key present

The interior bedazzles in cobalt blue velvet, with a ruched finish to the inside of the lid

fig 3. Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency

Behind the champagne coloured silk cotton, a pair of concertina document slides

The lift-out tray features three compartments, two pin cushions and a pair of needle sleeves

Accentuated with golden embroidery, the two section writing surface in good order

fig 4. Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency

Upper half of the slope opens to gain access to the recessed storage compartment

Further decorative flourishes to the case with ebony and boxwood stringing

This is a superb antique lady of the house utility box, presenting exquisite burr walnut stocks and a delightfully presented interior. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready to enjoy.