Furniture & Works of Art - 24th September 2013
Lot 486
A Victorian Tunbridge ware and coromandel sewing box by Thomas Barton
Estimate £80 - £120 | Hammer £140
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Description
A Victorian Tunbridge ware and coromandel sewing box by Thomas Barton, the hinged pin cushion lid above geometric and floral bands, the base with the remains of a printed paper label 'T. BARTON, Late NYE, Manufacturer, MOUNT EPHRAIM, AND PARADE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS.', 3¼in (8.2cm) high, 6in (15cm) wide, 4in (10cm) deep, together with a small rosewood box the lid inlaid parquetry stars, the underside inscribed 'I. D. Downing'. (2)