Furniture, Works of Art and Clocks - 2nd October 2019
Lot 490
λ A William IV rosewood sewing box
Estimate £150 - £250 | Hammer £170
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Description
λ A William IV rosewood sewing box, of sarcophagus shape, inlaid with brass stringing and with egg and dart mouldings, the hinged lid with a shaped plaque with engraved initials, revealing a silk lined interior, with a letter pouch to the underside of the lid, with a lift-out tray with lidded compartments, utensils, reels, a thimble and assorted related items, with a printed paper trade label 'Sold at MANSFIELDS LONDON FANCY WAREHOUSE 15, GRAFTON STRT Work Boxes, Dressing Cases, Jewellery, Combs, Toys & C. & C.', 30cm wide.
Provenance: 'A Lifetime of Collecting'-The property of a gentleman.