Rare Georgian Engine Turned Sewing Box

The Sewing Box of slight sarcophagus shape stood upon four turned ribbed feet. The Sewing Box tapers up to the convex raised lid and features scrolling floral brass inlay work to each side surrounded by a border of engine turned decoration. The outside of the box is finished with a brass inlaid shield shaped escutcheon. When opened the Sewing Box reveals a dark purple velvet lining with a ruched white silk to the inside of the lid. The top tray is filled with carved mother-of-pearl sewing accoutrements which can be lifted out to access further storage below the tray. Behind the ruched silk is further storage for drawings or sewing equipment. The Sewing Box dates to the latter stages of the Georgian period Circa 1830 during the reign of William IV.

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