Furniture, Works of Art, Arms & Armour - 7th October 2015

Lot 381

λ A George III satinwood work / paint box

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £350

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Description

λ A George III satinwood work / paint box, the silk lined interior with divisions for ivory and bone sewing utensils, including a tape measure, reel holders, thimbles, a folding ruler, with a steel pair of scissors and tweezers, the base drawer with divisions and lidded compartments, fitted with a palette, bowls, paint blocks by Reeve and brushes, with brass side handles, 13.7cm high, 34.5cm wide, 24.5cm deep.

Provenance: The Dr Lawrie Webster Collection of Boxes.