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English Penwork Box
$2,800
£2,150.28
€2,464.19
CA$3,941.71
A$4,415.58
CHF 2,296.65
MX$53,861.02
NOK 29,239.44
SEK 27,570.71
DKK 18,392.07
About the Item
English penwork box
Wooden box handpainted in a handsome black with white floral design and decoration.
The interior of the cover signed and dated 'Emily Lambert February 1796'. This box is the period of Jane Austen. One can imagine Emily Lambert using this box as the ladies of this time period. A very special piece indeed. Very old tag on bottom of box from earlier dealer.
Measures: 4.5” high x 9.25” wide x 7.25” deep
Property from the Collection of Ambassador and Mrs. Felix Rohatyn
Lacking key. Wear overall, crazing, some minor repairs and inpainting. Otherwise in good condition.
- Dimensions:Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Width: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Depth: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1796
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Lacking key. Wear overall, crazing, some minor repairs and inpainting. Otherwise in good condition.
- Seller Location:Southampton, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2005324830272
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