Antique Furniture - 16th May 2006

Lot 54

An early 19th mahogany and lacemaker's box

Estimate £300 - £400

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Description

An early 19th mahogany and lacemaker's box, the kingwood banded hinged cover with a pin cushion, to a weighted base, 3.25in (8.2cm) h, 5in (12.7cm) w, a 19th century treen knitting sheaf, 8.5in (21.5cm) l, a Victorian turned rosewood sewing clamp, 4.5in (11.4cm) h, a 19th century turned treen thread winder the screw-out middle with four containers, 5.5in (14cm) l. and a ribbon twister, stamped 'C.STOW', five times, 5.25in (13.3cm) l. (5)