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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.
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The central plaque an escutcheon are brass.
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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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