Furniture & Works of Art - 16th March 2010

Lot 199

An early Victorian rosewood and brass marquetry sewing box by William Dobson

Estimate £100 - £150 | Hammer £320

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Description

An early Victorian rosewood and brass marquetry sewing box by William Dobson, the lid inscribed 'Mrs Atkinson', the tooled leather pocket and a compartmented lift-out tray with various accoutrements and with a paper trade label for 'W. M. Dobson, Hardwareman, Stationer and Dealer in Fine Cutlery 162 Strand, London', 4.75in (12cm) h, 12in (30.5cm) w, 8.75in (22cm) d. William Dobson, Strand London (1797 - 1847) at number 162 1826-47.