Unusual Dutch Sewing Casket

19th century

Sold by Georgian Antiques

Description

Circa 1820, a very unusual walnut and burr walnut marquetry inlaid Dutch sewing casket. The casket has a wonderful shape and double raised top with a small lid which has a finial on it which appears to be of a bunch of gilded grapes. The top section is hinged and opens to reveal a small area which is velvet lined. This section lifts off to reveal an open section which is oak lined. The top section of the casket has cast brass lifting handles on either side and is bombe shaped. Each panel is veneered in burr walnut and has wonderful floral marquetry throughout. The middle section is a slight ogee shape and one section opens to reveal a small drawer. Below this are rectangular panels, again smothered in marquetry, and the panel below has another long drawer. The bottom of the casket has a shaped apron at the front and stands on 4 squat bun feet. The piece has excellent colour and condition. Very unusual and stylish.

Size 59cm high.

Most items include delivery anywhere in the UK mainland.

Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA165537

Dealers Internal Reference

17407

Description

Circa 1820, a very unusual walnut and burr walnut marquetry inlaid Dutch sewing casket.

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The casket has a wonderful shape and double raised top with a small lid which has a finial on it which appears to be of a bunch of gilded grapes.

Georgian Antiques

The top section is hinged and opens to reveal a small area which is velvet lined. This section lifts off to reveal an open section which is oak lined. The top section of the casket has cast brass lifting handles on either side and is bombe shaped. Each panel is veneered in burr walnut and has wonderful floral marquetry throughout. The middle section is a slight ogee shape and one section opens to reveal a small drawer. Below this are rectangular panels, again smothered in marquetry, and the panel below has another long drawer. The bottom of the casket has a shaped apron at the front and stands on 4 squat bun feet. The piece has excellent colour and condition. Very unusual and stylish.

Size 59cm high.

Most items include delivery anywhere in the UK mainland.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA165537

Dealers Internal Ref

17407

About the Dealer

Georgian Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010