Furniture & Works of Art including: The Michael Nellist Collection of Treen - 15th September 2009

Lot 545

A William IV ebony and mother of pearl inlaid sewing box

Estimate £150 - £200 | Hammer £200

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Description

A William IV ebony and mother of pearl inlaid sewing box, of sarcophagus shape, the hinged lid fitted a letter pouch, to a divided lift-out tray with pink watered silk lids and covers and two button hooks, with ring handles and lobed bun feet, 7.75in (19.5cm) h, 13.5in (34cm) w, 10.5in (26.7cm) d. Some losses to inlay.