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Antique Walnut veneered box circa 1890.

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Reference: Sb456

Description:
SB456: Walnut veneered box circa 1890. 
A sewing box veneered in walnut, its charm being its very simplicity. The central plaque an escutcheon are brass. The tray is original as is the ruched top and covers. The lighter coloured lining silk is later. The box has its own social history as it was given as a prize. Working lock and key.

Origin: UK

Circa: 1890


Size: 30.3 cm wide by 22.2 cm by 14.2 cm:  11.9 inches wide by  8.7  inches by 5.6  inches.

Condition: see pictures.

 

SB456: Walnut veneered box circa 1890. A sewing box veneered in walnut, its charm being its very simplicity. The central plaque an escutcheon are brass. The tray is original as is the ruched top and covers. The lighter
            coloured lining silk is later. The box has its own social history as it was given as a prize. Working lock and key.   Enlarge Picture

 

SB456: Walnut veneered box circa 1890. A sewing box veneered in walnut, its charm being its very simplicity. The central plaque an escutcheon are brass. The tray is original as is the ruched top and covers. The lighter
            coloured lining silk is later. The box has its own social history as it was given as a prize. Working lock and key.  Enlarge Picture

The central plaque an escutcheon are brass. 

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SB456: Walnut veneered box circa 1890. A sewing box veneered in walnut, its charm being its very simplicity. The central plaque an escutcheon are brass. The tray is original as is the ruched top and covers. The lighter
            coloured lining silk is later. The box has its own social history as it was given as a prize. Working lock and key.  Enlarge Picture

The tray is original as is the ruched top and covers. The lighter coloured lining silk is later.

 

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The box has its own social history as it was given as a prize. It was awarded to Emily Buddle for "Regularity, Punctuality, and General Proficiency" at Easter 1899 by Faversham District National Girls' School.

from http://www.faversham.org/pages/standard.aspx?i_PageID=15790  I learn:

"EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES are first-rate. The Grammar School (founded 1527) now occupies modern premises in St Ann’s Road: there are 40 day boys and 40 boarders. Wreight’s School (opened in Church Road in 1857) provides boys with a good preparation for commercial life. Providing girls with a sound practical education in up-to-date buildings is the William Gibbs School in Orchard Place. Primary education is catered for in the District National Schools in Church Road, with nearly 1,200 children on the roll; the Wesleyan School in Solomon’s Lane (310 children); and Mrs Hall’s girls’ school, built 36 years ago for 205 children. In keeping with the town’s long ‘self-help’ tradition, all these schools were provided by local benefactors. There are also modern schools in many nearby villages, eg North Preston, opened 15 years ago. Evening classes in a wide range of subjects are held at the District National Schools and the Institute.

Faversham Grammar School 1897
John Andrew Anderson, the school Chairman is recorded as being an Alderman of  Faversham Borough council. He lived at Hillside House, South Road and was a "cement Manufacturer".  His portrait is in the Guildhall see: http://www.faversham.org/pages/standard.aspx?i_PageID=15887 
This is a fascinating site with several pictures of Faversham in 1897.

 

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