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A Regency Penwork Box
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A Regency Penwork Box

19th century
Sold 3 January 2025 · Anthemion Antiques and Interiors
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Description

This wonderful penwork box dates to the Regency period (circa 1820), it is interestingly decorated with playing cards typical of that era, within a decorated scrolling border. It retains the original pink painted interior and blue painted underside, the blue paint has cracked as can be seen in photographs due to age. The box however is in totally stable condition. A really lovely survivor from this elegant period.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.4cm (2.52")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Declaration

Anthemion Antiques and Interiors has dated this Regency Penwork Box to the Regency era.

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SA1107813
Description
This wonderful penwork box dates to the Regency period (circa 1820), it is interestingly decorated with playing cards typical of that era, within a decorated scrolling border.
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It retains the original pink painted interior and blue painted underside, the blue paint has cracked as can be seen in photographs due to age.
Anthemion Antiques and Interiors

The box however is in totally stable condition. A really lovely survivor from this elegant period.

Height
6.4cm (2.52")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

Anthemion Antiques and Interiors has dated this Regency Penwork Box to the Regency era.

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SA1107813
Anthemion Antiques and Interiors
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Archive I An octagonal wooden box featuring black and gold penwork decoration depicting playing cards on the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Regency Penwork Box

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Anthemion Antiques and Interiors

Anthemion Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07887 991159
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62 Wyle Cop
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY1 1XG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/anthemion
Verified Since May 2020
Items For Sale 10
Items Sold 280
Anthemion Antiques and Interiors
Anthemion Antiques and Interiors
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Location: 62 Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1XG, United Kingdom
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An octagonal wooden box featuring black and gold penwork decoration depicting playing cards on the lid.
A Regency Penwork Box
Ref: SA1107813
An octagonal wooden box featuring black and gold penwork decoration depicting playing cards on the lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialWood, Paper, Ink
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsOctagonal form, Playing card arrangement, Botanical scroll borders
  • SizeH 6.4 cm (3 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)

FAQs

A Regency penwork box is a decorative container from the early 19th century featuring intricate ink-drawn designs, often mimicking more expensive japanning or lacquerware popular during the period.

These pieces were typically constructed from lightweight hardwoods like sycamore or pine, which were painted or stained before artists applied fine pen and ink illustrations, often finished with a clear protective varnish.

Authentic items generally exhibit hand-drawn ink lines rather than printed transfers, period-appropriate dovetail joinery, traditional paper linings, and characteristic aging such as fine craquelure in the varnish.

Place the box on a bookshelf, coffee table, or desk as a focal point to introduce historical texture, contrasting its intricate classical motifs against clean, contemporary lines.

Keep the item out of direct sunlight to prevent fading of the delicate ink work, maintain stable indoor humidity levels, and dust gently with a dry, soft cloth without using chemical cleaners.
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