Fitted and Beautifully Inlaid Sewing Box

Name: Fitted and Beautifully Inlaid Sewing Box
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA640996
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A spectacular William IVth or early Victorian fitted and beautifully inlaid SEWING BOX.

The box is of coromandel-wood, profusely inlaid with two figures; birds; scrolls and leaves; in brass, mother-of-pearl and abalone with its original solid coromandel ring handles to either side.

The lid opens to reveal a beautifully-fitted interior with set of seven silver cotton reels and matching silver tape measure; needle cleaner and waxer. Other equipment includes: pretty scissors; pair of silver thimbles; set of four MOP winders and other tools. Lovely condition. 13ins wide.

Physical Dimensions

Height

16.5cm (6.50")

Width

33cm (12.99")

Depth

23cm (9.06")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA640996

Dealers Internal Reference

2061

Dealers Notes

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Description

A spectacular William IVth or early Victorian fitted and beautifully inlaid SEWING BOX.

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The box is of coromandel-wood, profusely inlaid with two figures; birds; scrolls and leaves; in brass, mother-of-pearl and abalone with its original solid coromandel ring handles to either side.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

fig 1. FITTED AND BEAUTIFULLY INLAID SEWING BOX — fig 1. Fitted and Beautifully Inlaid Sewing Box

The lid opens to reveal a beautifully-fitted interior with set of seven silver cotton reels and matching silver tape measure; needle cleaner and waxer. Other equipment includes: pretty scissors; pair of silver thimbles; set of four MOP winders and other tools. Lovely condition. 13ins wide.