Furniture & Works of Art - 17th November 2009

Lot 313

A Regency burr yew and parquetry sewing box

Estimate £500 - £600

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Description

A Regency burr yew and parquetry sewing box, with gilt brass mounts and a hinged cover with an applied engraving of a mother and child, the interior with a part fitted lift-out tray, and with a handwritten label 'Workbox belonged to Mrs Helen Mckillop or Munro, Mrs Fowler's GrandMother', 5.5in (14cm) h, 12in (30.5cm) w, 10in (25.5cm) d.