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Stunning Antique English Regency Penwork Games Box C.1820
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Stunning Antique English Regency Penwork Games Box C.1820

19th century
For Sale by Puckerings
Description

About as exotic and decorative as they get, this magnificent playing card / games box has a deep red / Burgundy background which is smothered in the most exquisite fine penwork with plenty of gold creating an outstanding look. The box has been professionally cleaned and polished to bring out the true beauty of this English Regency gem.

The box stands on it's original gilded bronze ball feet and the original gilded bronze ring handles are both intact.

The box opens to reveal a fitted interior, the dividers being original but recovered to create a clean and fresh finish, the green velvet has been replaced in the lid too, all was too worn to keep.

Complete with a working lock and key, this box is in superb condition. 11 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 4 1/2". The cards are not period but complete the offering.

Item ID: 35880

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Physical Dimensions
Height
11.43cm (4.50")
Width
29.21cm (11.50")
Depth
21.59cm (8.50")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this Regency Penwork Games Box to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA286016
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35880
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Description
About as exotic and decorative as they get, this magnificent playing card / games box has a deep red / Burgundy background which is smothered in the most exquisite fine penwork with plenty of gold creating an outstanding look.
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The box has been professionally cleaned and polished to bring out the true beauty of this English Regency gem.
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fig 1. An English Regency sarcophagus-shaped penwork games box featuring floral patterns, brass ring handles, brass feet, and a key with a crimson tassel.
fig 1. Stunning Antique English Regency Penwork Games Box C.1820

The box stands on it's original gilded bronze ball feet and the original gilded bronze ring handles are both intact.

The box opens to reveal a fitted interior, the dividers being original but recovered to create a clean and fresh finish, the green velvet has been replaced in the lid too, all was too worn to keep.

fig 2. An English Regency sarcophagus-shaped penwork games box featuring floral patterns, brass ring handles, brass feet, and a key with a crimson tassel.
fig 2. Stunning Antique English Regency Penwork Games Box C.1820

Complete with a working lock and key, this box is in superb condition. 11 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 4 1/2". The cards are not period but complete the offering.

Item ID: 35880

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly from London, England

Height
11.43cm (4.50")
Width
29.21cm (11.50")
Depth
21.59cm (8.50")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Regency Penwork Games Box to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA286016
Dealers Internal Ref
35880
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Archive I An English Regency sarcophagus-shaped penwork games box featuring floral patterns, brass ring handles, brass feet, and a key with a crimson tassel.

Stunning Antique English Regency Penwork Games Box c.1820

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An English Regency sarcophagus-shaped penwork games box featuring floral patterns, brass ring handles, brass feet, and a key with a crimson tassel.
Stunning Antique English Regency Penwork Games Box c.1820
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An English Regency sarcophagus-shaped penwork games box featuring floral patterns, brass ring handles, brass feet, and a key with a crimson tassel.
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Penwork is a decorative technique that became highly fashionable in England during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It involves applying fine black ink drawings, often depicting botanical, Chinoiserie, or neoclassical themes, onto light-coloured wood before sealing the surface with varnish.

Penwork boxes were typically constructed from pale woods such as sycamore or birch, coated in white lacquer or pale gesso, drawn upon with India ink, and finished with clear varnish. Brass fittings, including ball feet, drop handles, and escutcheons, were frequently added.

Authentic Regency penwork displays fine, hand-drawn line work with slight natural variations and age-appropriate craquelure in the varnish. Features such as sarcophagus-shaped lids, brass hardware, and interior compartments consistent with early 19th-century construction techniques are also key indicators.

A penwork box serves as a functional decorative accent when placed on a sideboard, coffee table, or within a bookshelf display. Its detailed pattern contrasts well with clean-lined contemporary surfaces, adding depth and historical character to a room.

To preserve the delicate ink and varnish layer, keep the box away from direct sunlight, excess humidity, and direct heat sources. Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding water, commercial polishes, or abrasive cleaning agents.
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