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Scarce L18thc Penwork Casket with Handle
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Scarce L18thc Penwork Casket with Handle

18th century
Sold 22 February 2026 · Mike Melody Antiques
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From a small collection of 18thc penwork boxes.( allsold)apart from this which is the last. An unusual casket with handle measuring 17cms w 5cms h(not handle) 13cms d

As with the others completely original with very slight rubbing (pic4)and featuring a european? Country cottage scene.

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As always offered at our normal realistic price

A great opportunity to acquire one of these rare penwork boxes.

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Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Antique Penwork Casket to the 18th Century.

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From a small collection of 18thc penwork boxes.( allsold)apart from this which is the last. An unusual casket with handle measuring 17cms w 5cms h(not handle) 13cms d
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As with the others completely original with very slight rubbing (pic4)and featuring a european? Country cottage scene.
Mike Melody Antiques
fig 1. A rectangular wooden casket decorated with intricate black ink penwork depicting a landscape scene with a cottage and figure on the lid.
fig 1. Scarce L18thc Penwork Casket with Handle

See pictures.

As always offered at our normal realistic price

A great opportunity to acquire one of these rare penwork boxes.

UK postage included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

UK postage included

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Antique Penwork Casket to the 18th Century.

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Mike Melody Antiques
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Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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Archive I A rectangular wooden casket decorated with intricate black ink penwork depicting a landscape scene with a cottage and figure on the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Scarce L18thc Penwork Casket with Handle

Archive II A rectangular wooden casket decorated with intricate black ink penwork depicting a landscape scene with a cottage and figure on the lid. View II
Archive III A rectangular wooden casket decorated with intricate black ink penwork depicting a landscape scene with a cottage and figure on the lid. View III
Archive IV A rectangular wooden casket decorated with intricate black ink penwork depicting a landscape scene with a cottage and figure on the lid. View IV
Archive V A rectangular wooden casket decorated with intricate black ink penwork depicting a landscape scene with a cottage and figure on the lid. View V
Archive VI A rectangular wooden casket decorated with intricate black ink penwork depicting a landscape scene with a cottage and figure on the lid. View VI
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A rectangular wooden casket decorated with intricate black ink penwork depicting a landscape scene with a cottage and figure on the lid.
SCARCE L18THC PENWORK CASKET WITH HANDLE
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A rectangular wooden casket decorated with intricate black ink penwork depicting a landscape scene with a cottage and figure on the lid.
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  • ObjectBoxes and Caskets
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • Material[Wood, Ink, Varnish]
  • ColourBlack and Cream
  • MotifsLandscape illustration, Geometric borders, Fitted handle, Monochrome line work

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Penwork is a decorative technique popular in the late 18th and early 19th centuries where designs were hand-drawn or inked onto a wooden or bone ground, often mimicking more expensive inlay or lacquerwork, then sealed with varnish.

These caskets are usually constructed from lightweight woods such as sycamore, maple, or fruitwood, providing a pale, smooth surface that readily accepted fine black ink lines and wash details.

Authentic pieces feature genuine hand-drawn ink work with natural variances, traditional hand-cut dovetail joints or pegged construction, period-appropriate hinges, and natural ageing of the protective varnish.

Place the box on a surface such as a side table, shelf, or desk to add historical texture, graphic contrast, and a curated focal point to the room.

Keep the object out of direct sunlight to prevent the ink and wood from fading, maintain stable indoor humidity levels, and clean only with a soft, dry cloth without applying chemical polishes.
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