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A Georgian Mahogany Inlaid Netting Box

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Opus Antiques

A fine Georgian mahogany inlaid netting box with an inlaid flower on the lid. The box is lined with the original silk lining and has a fitted ratchet and some metal tools inside. The drawer below is also lined with silk and is lead weighted.
 
The box measures 21cm w x 12.5cm d x 8.5cm h
 
Netting was popular from the mid 1700s. It required special tools similar to crochet hooks, and involved creating a series of loops which could be enlarged, reduced and alternated to create patterns. Ladies netted purses, lace edgings and cloaks.
 
Even Jane Austen mentioned this passtime in Northanger Abbey ''Miss Andrews is netting herself the sweetest cloak you can concieve''.
 
Own a piece of history
 
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA938395
Dateline of this antique is Georgian
Antique SA938395 shown on this page was made in the Georgian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
       The Georgian Era      
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Opus Antiques
Antique Treen, boxes & decorative Georgian Items
Devon
United Kingdom
Tel: 07941 285 532
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD