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Rare antique polychrome penwork box  circa 1820
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Description:
Ref: JB608
A rare Regency polychrome penwork box with tapering  sides and pyramid top standing on gilded embossed feet. The  colors are particularly rare. The  decorated in penwork,  depicts stylized representations of fantastical flowers and leaves. The penwork is within the tradition of fabric design which was popular during the 18th century. Such designs drew their inspiration both from eastern work and from European 16th and 17th century embroidery designs.

Origin: UK  Circa: 1820.  Materials: sycamore decorated with penwork..

Size:  28.2 cm wide by 21.7 cm by  11.7 cm including feet:  11.1  inches wide by  8.5  inches by  4.6  inches including feet.

Condition: good overall; The inside has been relined with handmade marbled paper and velvet working lock and key; see images

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