Thumbnail index of pictures: Rosewood veneered box with a hand coloured print Circa 1810

www.hygra.com Antique Boxes and tea caddies.

Antique Rosewood veneered box with a hand coloured print of a classical figure Circa 1810
Back to main page and full description

| thumbnail index

Description:
Ref: 729JB http://hygra.com/box/729JB
Rosewood veneered box with a hand coloured print of a classical figure and edged with a paper print of oak leaves. The box is in the neoclassical tradition of the late 18th
–early 19th century, which drew its inspiration from ancient art. Ladies dressed in diaphanous “classical” robes and posing as figures of classical mythology, were
thought to be the height of fashion at the time, with women such as Emma Hamilton (Lord Nelson’s mistress) sporting such affectations for after-dinner entertainment.
Circa 1810.

The box which is constructed in the early neoclassical tradition with straight
lines, straight decoration to the sides and centrally placed oval accent.

Origin: UK ; Circa: 1810; Materials: .

Size: 28.4 cm wide by 23.2 cm by 12 cm: 11.2 inches wide by 9.1 inches by 4.7 inches.

Condition: good overall; working lock and key; some wear on the green framing print; see images.

Request current list of available sewing boxes with prices.
Request current list of available writing boxes with prices.
Request current list of available jewelry boxes with prices.
Request current list of available tea caddies with prices.

boxes@hygra.com

All text and images and linked images are © 1999-2013 Antigone Clarke and Joseph O'Kelly. If you require any further information on permitted use, or a licence to republish any material, email us at copyright@hygra.com