Antique George IV Brass Inlaid Rosewood Sewing Box by Thomas Briggs

19th century

Sold by Tim Saltwell Antiques

Description

Thomas Briggs, 27 Piccadilly, London.

A George IV rosewood and cut brass inlaid sewing box. Of rectangular sarcophagus form, the stepped lid with split bead mouldings and fine scrolling brass inlay, opening up to reveal the original interior with lift out tray. Paper makers label to the interior, ‘BRIGGS MAKER 27 Piccadilly’.

Thomas Briggs, cabinetmaker, writing desk & dressing case maker (1819-1835), is recorded as working from 27 Piccadilly from 1829-1835.

Height 5 1/2? (14cm)

Width 11 1/2? (29.5cm)

Depth 8? (20.5cm)

English

Circa 1830

Physical Dimensions

Height

14cm (5.51")

Width

29.5cm (11.61")

Depth

20.5cm (8.07")

Declaration

Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA689278

Dealers Internal Reference

2189

Dealers Notes

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Description

Thomas Briggs, 27 Piccadilly, London.

A George IV rosewood and cut brass inlaid sewing box.

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Of rectangular sarcophagus form, the stepped lid with split bead mouldings and fine scrolling brass inlay, opening up to reveal the original interior with lift out tray.

Tim Saltwell Antiques

Paper makers label to the interior, ‘BRIGGS MAKER 27 Piccadilly’.