λ A Victorian mahogany and rosewood sewing box

λ A Victorian mahogany and rosewood sewing box, of graduated stepped form, the hinged top with a needlework pin cushion and with two drawers, the underside of the lid with a fret panel with initials 'A V' and the date '1862', revealing reel holders and with apertures for the thread, the base with two further drawers with false fronts, on bun feet, 32.2cm high, 29.4cm wide.

Provenance: The collection of the late Geoffrey Harley, Pickwick End, Corsham.