Object Detail
Description
sewing box, rectangular, of sarcophagus form, gadrooned rims to top and bottom, a faceted, hinged lid, turned handles to sides and four carved feet. The box of rosewood is inlaid on the front fact and the lid with brass in the form of scrolled foliage. The interior retains no fittings and has been lined with a decorative paper. A makeshift storage area has been added inside the lid
Maker and role
furniture maker: unknown
Production place
England
Production date
circa 1810
circa 1820
circa 1820
Media description
rosewood, brass inlaid
Measurements
177 x 365 x 230 mm
Credit line
Foundation Collection, 1989
Project credit line
This digital record has been made available on TJC Collection Online through a significant donation from the OPENING DOORS fund, the generous support of The Friends of The Johnston Collection, and Digitisation Champion Christine Bell
Accession number
A0608
TJC reference number
760
