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Antique Boxes
Small antique boxes hold a fascination for most us, as few of us can pass one without the strong desire to open it up! I think it appeals to our mental desire to compartmentalise. The types of box available are as numerous as the uses they were put to. Here you will see a small example of the stock available, and you are invited to contact me if you had a particular type of antique box that you were looking for. You are asked to note the additional nominal charge for despatch. I have also included a few sewing/miscellaneous items in this category.
Lignum Vitae String HolderThis very pretty turned lignum vitae string holder has a screw top over cylidrical base, the bottom of which displays a plain foot. The wood has the expected pulls with age, and these slight and natural features can be clearly seen in the photographs...(more details)
£135.00
Ebonised and Inlaid Sewing BoxAn ebonised sewing box adorned with beautiful pewter and mother of pearl inlay, in original condition. The outside is dramatic as the inlaid metal and other mixed materials contrast so well with the deep black carcase of the piece. Within there are two iv...(more details)
£395.00
Papier Mache Writing SlopeA victorian papier mache writing slope exhibiting the more unusual colouring of brown ground as opposed to the more common black variation. The detail is of a bird of paradise and a peacock as well as flowers and hanging vegetation. it is e...(more details)
£275.00
Oval Gilt and Turquoise CasketA beautiful late nineteenth century (C1880) gilt metal oval casket, the cover applied with white metal engraved flora and bejewelled with turquoise. Turquoise is a semi precious stone, used here for the flower heads, often give...(more details)
£395.00
Collectors CabinetA Collectors Cabinet or Table Chest dated to C1880-1900. It is made of mahogany, with crossbanding to the top, stringing to the base and drawers. The handles are original on the 2/2/1 design drawers. It is on little shaped feet. Drawer linings are in oak....(more details)
£495.00
Mahogany Fiddleback Single Tea CaddyHere is a very pretty mahogany, single compartment, George III, tea caddy. It is rectangular in shape with “fiddle-back” grain, this expression identifying an unusual wood structure of tight grain, favoured for violin making (hence the ex...(more details)
£175.00
Arts & Crafts style Brass BoxA beautiful brass Arts and Crafts style box, the design incorporating gothic features such as the arches that are the unifying element throughout. There are a number of scenes which probably tell a complete story. The bold design and heavy brass are ...(more details)
£60.00
Personalised Knitting Sheath 1893These knitting accessories were used to facilitate one handed knitting, tucked into a belt and the needle placed within the hole at the top. These were often made as gifts for womenfolk, hence the personalisation, whittled and carved by hand as tokens to ...(more details)
£220.00
Brass Cotton Reel HolderA brass and white metal bobbin holder of considerable quality, manufactured by Kenrick as detailed within the base. The acanthus shaped top houses the pin cushion. Dated to C1880-1900 this is a beautiful example of Victorian brass work with a wonderful co...(more details)
£195.00
Walnut Vanity BoxA Ladies walnut Vanity Box of real quality, retailed by Greaves of New Street Birmingham, with retailers’ details at the base of the open lid. It has a brass escutcheon and presentation plate. Opens to reveal covered inside lid that unclips to relea...(more details)
£675.00
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- The Gentleman's Recreation 1686
