A Charming English Regency Sewing Box

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A completely charming small early 19th century Regency period SEWING BOX complete with its original fittings and tools. The box itself is of black leather, with lion’s mask side handles; gilt metal cartouche to the lid and similar escutcheon.

It opens to reveal various compartments with full set of six cotton reels; 2 silver thimbles (perhaps later); tape measure and various bone tools. Further items underneath include a carved mother-of-pearl needle-case; MOP and silver penknife and MOP winder. What is particularly noteworthy is the delightful picture, printed on(padded) silk within the lid, entitled: “The Cottagers” set within a stylised anthiemon border. 8.75 x 6.25 ins .

Physical Dimensions

Height

7.8cm (3.07")

Width

22cm (8.66")

Depth

16cm (6.30")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA856360

Dealers Internal Reference

5143/k

Dealers Notes

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Description

A completely charming small early 19th century Regency period SEWING BOX complete with its original fittings and tools.

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The box itself is of black leather, with lion’s mask side handles; gilt metal cartouche to the lid and similar escutcheon.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

fig 1. A CHARMING ENGLISH REGENCY SEWING BOX — fig 1. A Charming English Regency Sewing Box

It opens to reveal various compartments with full set of six cotton reels; 2 silver thimbles (perhaps later); tape measure and various bone tools. Further items underneath include a carved mother-of-pearl needle-case; MOP and silver penknife and MOP winder. What is particularly noteworthy is the delightful picture, printed on(padded) silk within the lid, entitled: “The Cottagers” set within a stylised anthiemon border. 8.75 x 6.25 ins .