Antique English Penwork Sewing Box / Basket C. 1820

  

Antique English Penwork Sewing Box / Basket C. 1820 An absolutely charming Regency sewing box in the form of a basket with it's original bentwood folding swing handle. The domed top features a figural inspired by Adam Buck etching Mamma, Don't Make Me Beg in Vain, Please Read That Pretty Book Again , c1808. Indeed part of that motto remains to the interior Condition: Sorry no key.

The box remains in superb condition for its age , just a few nibbles to one of the knobs holding the handle, and a minor surface cracking to the lid. Size : 8 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 5" tall and 8 1/2" to top of handle.

Wight before packing: 750g Regency in era, dating to around 1815 / 1820. The domed top features a figure group inspired by Adam Buck etching Mamma, Don't Make Me Beg in Vain, Please Read That Pretty Book Again , c1808. Live in the Merseyside area? Why not visit our shop in West Kirby. If you want further advice on this please contact me.

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The item "Antique English Penwork Sewing Box / Basket C. 1820" is in sale since Thursday, April 1, 2021.

This item is in the category "Collectables\Sewing\Boxes & Baskets". The seller is "patg2753" and is located in Wirral.

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