Furniture & Works of Art - 24th September 2013
Lot 477
A Victorian Tunbridge ware and ebony sewing box attributed to Thomas Barton
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £420
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Description
A Victorian Tunbridge ware and ebony sewing box attributed to Thomas Barton, the hinged lid decorated a view of Bayham Abbey, East Sussex, within bands of flowers the inside of the lid with Prince Edward with a spaniel and a falcon, to a silk and paper lined lift-out tray with divisions and lidded compartments, the brass lock stamped 'TURNER MAKER, CITY ROAD LONDON', 4in (10.5cm) high, 10¾in (27cm) wide, 8¾in (21.8cm) deep.