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19th Century Georgian Sewing Box

About the Item

A good shaped sewing box of tooled leather with finely cast brass fittings. Stands on lion's paw feet. The leather is a deep burgundy colour with some minor chipping to corners. The interior is fitted with compartments in blue paper and blue silk, the lids have mother of pearl knobs. The inside of the lid has blue silk with a tooled surround picked out in gold. The original folded needle case is still in situ and there is a holder for 2 thimbles to the right of the centre front lid. A front drawer is locked by a removable pin. The interior is in fine condition. English, circa 1810.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.91 in (15 cm)Width: 11.42 in (29 cm)Depth: 7.49 in (19 cm)
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1810
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Pymble, AU
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU126522510362
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