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Rare James Friend Tunbridge Ware Sewing Cabinet c1815

$5,080.38
£3,690
€4,346.27
CA$6,959.87
A$7,722.56
CHF 4,045.24
MX$94,699.31
NOK 51,454.10
SEK 48,570.47
DKK 32,412.83
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Heading : Rare James Friend Tunbridge ware regency sewing cabinet Date : c1815 Period : Regency Origin :Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Front double doors and cover decorated with central cubework with van dyke borders. Side decorated with van dyke borders and brass ring handles attached to floral terminals. Four Corinthian type feet. Cover lifts to reveal a sewing tray with several compartment containing reels, needles, thimbles, an acorn form turned fruitwood tape measure etc. The front doors open to reveal three drawers (as well as one false drawer) with blue lining. One of these contains the James Friend label. Size : 25.5x18cm, 30cm height Condition : Excellent, minor age with wear only with the exception of an area of lifting at the back of the right side panel. Restoration :None Weight : 3332 grams Labelled pieces by Friend are rare, one of this quality is an exceptional find.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 10.16 in (25.8 cm)Depth: 7.09 in (18 cm)
  • Style:
    Regency (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1815
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Tunbridge Wells, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: FLV016A1stDibs: LU8525240778102

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