Furniture & Works of Art - 8th July 2014
Lot 432
A Regency red leather sewing box
Estimate £100 - £150
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Description
A Regency red leather sewing box, of sarcophagus form, and the hinged lid inset a brass plaque inscribed 'M. CORFIELD' to a fitted interior with a thimble pin book with a trade label inscribed 'W. TAYLOR 98 CHEAPSIDE MANUFACTURER', the lid with a later inset engraving with lion's mask ring handles and ball feet, 6.7cm high, 15cm wide, 9.4cm deep.
Provenance: The Dr. Lawrie Webster Collection of Boxes.