Victorian Burr-walnut Architect's Instrument Box

19th century

Sold by WelshAntiques

Description

An exquisite untouched survival of the everyday instruments of a Victorian architect, cased within a fine burr-walnut box with brass attachments and a fitted interior of two compartments above a drawer. The original instruments are by Stanley of Holborn and other makers. The brass plaque on the top

is inscribed "H H & Co" for H Herbert & Co, architects of Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, who were renowned in the region for their design of chapels.

Excellent original condition with a wonderful colour and surface. (The padding beneath the lid would originally have been covered with material. Some instruments missing, some probably added - see photos)

Carmarthenshire, west Wales, circa 1880.

Height: 7 inches; 18 cms.

Width: 14.5 inches; 37 cms.

Depth: 8 inches, 20 cms.

Physical Dimensions

Height

18cm (7.09")

Width

37cm (14.57")

Depth

20cm (7.87")

Declaration

WelshAntiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA686773

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Description

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is inscribed "H H & Co" for H Herbert & Co, architects of Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, who were renowned in the region for their design of chapels.

WelshAntiques

fig 1. Victorian Burr-Walnut Architect's Instrument Box — fig 1. Victorian Burr-walnut Architect's Instrument Box

Excellent original condition with a wonderful colour and surface. (The padding beneath the lid would originally have been covered with material. Some instruments missing, some probably added - see photos)

Carmarthenshire, west Wales, circa 1880.

Height: 7 inches; 18 cms.

Width: 14.5 inches; 37 cms.

Depth: 8 inches, 20 cms.