Furniture and Works of Art - 8th January 2015

Lot 514

λ An early 19th century Tunbridge ware and rosewood sewing box

Estimate £100 - £150 | Hammer £150

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Description

λ An early 19th century Tunbridge ware and rosewood sewing box, of sarcophagus shape, the hinged lid inlaid with parquetry specimen woods to a paper lined interior with a lift-out tray with divisions, a lift-out pin cushion, a white wood measure and thimble and with a silk covered pin case on cast gilt feet, 11cm high, 22.2cm wide, 17.3cm deep.

Provenance: The Dr Lawrie Webster Collection of Boxes.