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Regency Penwork Box
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Regency Penwork Box

19th century
Sold 8 May 2025 · I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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Regency penwork box

Regency penwork box, early 19th century, the hinged rectangular cover decorated with a central circular panel of the goddess Diana (the Huntress) in a chariot pulled by two stags, watched by two putti, all within a border of zoomorphic scrollwork, the body with foliate scroll decoration

Measuring

25.5cm x 20cm x 9.3cm high

Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Regency Penwork Box to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1133232
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Delivery can easily be arranged for this item smaller items are generally sent free of charge to the uk, larger items can be sent via a courier, I keep this service as cheap as possible, the larger items are picked up and delivered to you within 7-10 days should you require a quicker delivery expect to pay at least double the normal cost.

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Description
Regency penwork box

Regency penwork box, early 19th century, the hinged rectangular cover decorated with a central circular panel of the goddess Diana (the Huntress) in a chariot pulled by two stags, watched by two putti, all within a border of zoomorphic scrollwork, the body with foliate scroll decoration

Measuring

25.5cm x 20cm x 9.3cm high

Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Regency Penwork Box to the Regency era.

Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1133232
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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A rectangular black wooden Regency penwork box adorned with intricate brown floral motifs and a mother-of-pearl keyhole escutcheon. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular black wooden Regency penwork box adorned with intricate brown floral motifs and a mother-of-pearl keyhole escutcheon. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Regency Penwork Box

Archive II A rectangular black wooden Regency penwork box adorned with intricate brown floral motifs and a mother-of-pearl keyhole escutcheon. View II
Archive III A rectangular black wooden Regency penwork box adorned with intricate brown floral motifs and a mother-of-pearl keyhole escutcheon. View III
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I M Chaney Antique Furniture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Telephone 07739 084300
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25 North View
Westbury Park
Bristol
BS6 7PT
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/imc
Verified Since Aug 2009
Items For Sale 214
Items Sold 2,538
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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Location: 25 North View, Westbury Park, Bristol, BS6 7PT, United Kingdom
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A rectangular black wooden Regency penwork box adorned with intricate brown floral motifs and a mother-of-pearl keyhole escutcheon.
Regency penwork box
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A rectangular black wooden Regency penwork box adorned with intricate brown floral motifs and a mother-of-pearl keyhole escutcheon.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialWood, Ink, Mother-of-Pearl
  • ColourBlack and Brown
  • MotifsFloral scrollwork, Geometric banding, Mother-of-pearl escutcheon
  • SizeH 9.5 cm (4 in) x W 25.5 cm (10 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

FAQs

Regency penwork is a decorative technique popular during the early 19th century, involving intricate ink-drawn designs on wood, often mimicking Japanese lacquer or inlaid ivory.

These pieces were typically constructed from local hardwoods such as pine or beech, finished with a dark ground and detailed freehand ink drawings, frequently featuring mother-of-pearl escutcheons.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-drawn ink lines rather than modern printing, genuine patination on the wooden surfaces, period brass or mother-of-pearl hardware, and traditional dovetail joinery.

Placed upon a surface such as a console table or desk, it adds historical texture and visual weight, contrasting well against minimalist modern furniture.

Maintain these items by keeping them away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity, dusting gently with a dry microfibre cloth, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax.
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