Lot #50 - A Jennens & Bettridge Papier Mache Sewing Box
-
Auction House:Leonard Joel
-
Sale Name:Classic Furniture, Objects and Design Auction
-
Sale Date:20 Nov 2011 ~ 12noon
-
Lot #:50
-
Lot Description:A Jennens & Bettridge Papier Mache Sewing Box
19th Century, Patent inlaid Gems. The serpentine sided box with flat lid recessed with a glazed panel with gilt lace and paste gems set behind, internally a green velvet and moire taffeta interior segmented and containing numerous mother of pearl mounted sewing equipment, 25.5cm wide. -
References:Illustrated in Cummins, Dr G., Antique Boxes: Inside and Out, Antique Collector's Club, Suffolk, colour plate 609, p. 329.
-
Estimate:A$5,000 - 8,000
-
Realised Price:
-
Category:Sport & Hobbies
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.