ENGLISH WALNUT VENEER AND BRASS DECORATED SEWING BOX / WORK BOX WITH NEEDLEWORKING TOOLS

Price Realized: $273.00
Sold Date: Apr 20, 2022
Lot #1089

rectangular-form with hinged burled cover and face, exterior with applied brass stylized medallions to the corner edges and a central example, additional medallion to the base face with a lock, each medallion secured by a round-head tack and with a central bone embellishment, interior cover with a quilted mulberry covering, lift-out tray over an open compartment, tray fitted with mulberry silk compartment covers and linings; fitted with various spools of Superior silk thread and needle packets, needleworking tools include a pair of sterling silver scissors with repousse pattern marked for Boots Pure Drug Company, a bodkin, and an elaborate sachet with label “A Tribute to My Sincere Affection”. Retains collection number sticker and detailed collection card.

Item/Auction Attributes

Fourth quarter 19th century.
Excellent condition, expected wear and some minor imperfections, one edge lacking a small piece of veneer, brass medallions with some buckling and detachment, one medallion with a tip loss and another with a split, silk lining with some scattered light deterioration; accessories in excellent condition.
4 3/4" H, 7 1/2" x 10 3/4".
Provenance: The Mildred Jarvis Collection, Kennesaw, GA. Purchased from Len Bartkowiak Antiques, Inc., Fort Myers, FL, 11/2/1990.
$300.00
$400.00
ENGLISH WALNUT VENEER AND BRASS DECORATED SEWING BOX / WORK BOX WITH NEEDLEWORKING TOOLS ENGLISH WALNUT VENEER AND BRASS DECORATED SEWING BOX / WORK BOX WITH NEEDLEWORKING TOOLS ENGLISH WALNUT VENEER AND BRASS DECORATED SEWING BOX / WORK BOX WITH NEEDLEWORKING TOOLS ENGLISH WALNUT VENEER AND BRASS DECORATED SEWING BOX / WORK BOX WITH NEEDLEWORKING TOOLS