Excessively rare late Eighteenth Century English box.
Condition, quality of craftsmanship and surviving 200 year old print affixed to the top central panel make this a rare example. Interior
paper lining possibly original.
Semi domed top over a rectangular case of highly figured Harewood.
Construction & Condition:
Top with central
print depicting mother & children-affixed and varnished in the 18th century-string inlay bordering the print, leaf and
berry inlay surrounding the central print-the outer edge of the lid inlaid with square-lines and circular multicolored inlays.
The front inlaid with corresponding square and line inlays and an an inlaid oval escutcheon.(key hole cover) Very minor touch
up to inlay at rear-very minor replaced section of edging at front left of lid. Lock plate appears replaced. Bruise
to right side lower panel. Finish in excellent mellow condition.
History & Origins:
A superb example of neoclassical English work-possible
origins in the Tunbridge area of England.
English circa 1790.
Dimensions:
Width 9 1/2" Depth 7" Height 5".
