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Regency Penwork Jewellery Box
Michael Armson (Antiques) Ltd
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Regency Penwork Jewellery Box

19th century
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A lovely Regency period penwork Jewellery box. This is decorated with various flowers including amongst others, roses, cyclamen, and even a butterfly. The lid opens to reveal its original fitted tray which lifts out to reveal a generous storage compartment. The box has its original very decorative brass feet and brass ring handles to the sides. Both the exterior and interior show some wear to be expected on a box of this type and age, the interior has one small partition missing. Sizes: 10 ½ “(27cms) wide, 8”(20cms) deep, 5 ¾ (14cms) high. Date circa 1820.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Michael Armson (Antiques) Ltd has dated this Regency Penwork Jewellery Box to the Regency era.

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SA952066
Dealers Notes

Michael Armson has been buying and selling antiques for over 50 years and can promise the same high quality of service to all customers, both old and new, that he has always been pleased to give.

Please do not hesitate to contact me by email: armsonantiques@gmail.com or by phone: 07860 910034 with any questions or queries on any article.

I normally deliver articles of furniture personally. I have an excellent network of carriers for deliveries further afield and abroad when required I am very experienced at packing and posting smaller items to any part of the UK , Europe and worldwide. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any help required.

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A lovely Regency period penwork Jewellery box.
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This is decorated with various flowers including amongst others, roses, cyclamen, and even a butterfly.
Michael Armson (Antiques) Ltd

The lid opens to reveal its original fitted tray which lifts out to reveal a generous storage compartment. The box has its original very decorative brass feet and brass ring handles to the sides. Both the exterior and interior show some wear to be expected on a box of this type and age, the interior has one small partition missing. Sizes: 10 ½ “(27cms) wide, 8”(20cms) deep, 5 ¾ (14cms) high. Date circa 1820.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Michael Armson (Antiques) Ltd has dated this Regency Penwork Jewellery Box to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA952066
Michael Armson (Antiques) Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2007
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Michael Armson (Antiques) Ltd Profile Page

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Michael Armson (Antiques) Ltd
Telephone 07860 910 034
Location
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ma
Verified Since Jan 2007
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An antique Regency wooden jewellery box with painted floral decorations, gilt ring handles, and ornate brass claw feet.
Regency penwork jewellery box
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An antique Regency wooden jewellery box with painted floral decorations, gilt ring handles, and ornate brass claw feet.
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Penwork is a decorative technique that gained immense popularity in Britain during the Regency period, roughly between 1810 and 1830. It involves painting or lacquering a wooden object black or dark brown, drawing intricate patterns or scenes using fine India ink pens, and often adding translucent painted details before applying a protective protective varnish.

These boxes were predominantly crafted from light-toned hardwoods such as sycamore or holly, which provided a smooth surface for ink application. Outer surfaces were blackened with japan lacquer, while decorative metal fittings, such as cast gilt brass paw feet and side ring handles, were added for structural support and ornament.

Authentic Regency pieces show age-appropriate wear, such as fine craquelure in the varnish layer, mild oxidisation to the gilt brass fittings, and hand-worked joinery inside the box structure. Furthermore, genuine period penwork displays hand-drawn ink lines that vary slightly in thickness, rather than the uniform lines seen on modern printed reproductions.

An antique penwork box serves as a functional decorative accent when placed on a sideboard, bedside table, or coffee table tray. Pairing dark lacquered surfaces with light contemporary marble, linen, or neutral backdrop colours highlights the detailed painted floral artwork.

Keep the box away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to prevent warping of the wood or flaking of the paint. Clean the surface gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, and avoid applying commercial chemical polishes or water, which can dissolve historical lacquers and ink.
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