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NICE QUALITY 1920'S ART DECO SHAGREEN AND IVORY EDGED TABLE BOX / CIGARETTE BOC ENGLISH CIRCA 1920'S
H 2 .1/4 INCHES
W 5 INCHES
D 4 .1/8 INCHES
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| Ref: mha / rusty |
Price:
£465
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| TABLE BOX |
A QUALITY SIVER PLATED TABLE BOX, STANDING ON FOUR LEATHER CASTORS.
THE ORIGINAL MAHOGANY LINED INTERIOR INDICATES IT WAS MADE AS A CIGARETTE BOX, BUT COULD BE USED FOR ANYTHING SMALL AND PRECIOUS!
ITS QUALITY IS NOT ONLY SHOWN IN THE SUPERIOR CASTING, BUT THE FACT THAT IT HAS A 'BRAHMAH' TYPE LOCK, AND KEY!!
MEASURING 7 1/2 INS BY 5 1/2 INCHES BY A MAXIMUM OF 4 1/2 INCHES HIGH
THE INTERIOR 5 1/2 BY 3 3/4 BY 1 3/4
THERE ARE NO MARKS TO INDICATE ORIGIN APART FROM 4 PUNCH MARKS ON THE BASE TOGETHER WITH AN IMPRESSED '2' |
| Ref: R/1109/GES |
Price:
£465
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| Tea Caddy |
A good quality 19th century mahogany sarcophagus shaped tea caddie of large size
, the lid opeing to reveal 2 lidded sections and place for glass mixing bowl ( bowl missing ) overall the piece is in good condition and has a working key .
English circa 1840's
W 14.5 inches
H 8.5 inches |
| Ref: mha |
Price:
£395
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| STATIONARY BOX WALNUT C1880 |
GOOD QUALITY MID VICTORIAN FIGURED WALNUT STATIONARY BOX WITH BRASS AND GEMSTONE FITTINGS.
THE INTERIOR IS FITTED FOR ENVELOPES AND WRITING PAPER. A VERY USEFUL PIECE OF ANTIQUE DESK FURNITURE !
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| Ref: WIL |
Price:
£285
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| ART DECO DUNHILL BOX |
ART DECO BURR WOOD AND IVORY EDGED CIGARETTE BOX WITH MUSICAL MOVEMENT , IN VERY GOOD CONDITION THE INTERIOR LINED WITH SATINWOOD
H 4 INCHES
W 9 INCHES
D 4.5 INCHES |
| Ref: MHA RUSTY |
Price:
£265
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| 19thc Artists box |
A late 19th Century Artists box, the top inlaid with geometric motif and banding to edge
The inside has a number of compartments and a couple have lids
There is a name inscribed in pencil inside the lid and the date 14/3/91
Some old repairs to the hinge area ( see picture ) |
| Ref: r/0309/ts |
Price:
£168
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| EDWARDIAN TRAVELLING WRITING BOX |
VERY NEAT EARLY 20TH CENTURY MAHOGANY AND INLAID TRAVELLING WRITING BOX WITH GREEN LEATHER LINED INTERIOR WITH PLACE FOR MATCHES / LETTERS / PENS ETC ETC
H 2 INCHES
W 7.5 WIDE
D 6 INCHES |
| Ref: MHA |
Price:
£165
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| PRIMITIVE CARVED PINE BOX / SMALL CHEST |
A STAINED, PRIMITIVELY MADE PINE BOX
THE TOP IS CARVED WITH DRAGON LIKE CREATURES, AND THE FRONT AND SIDES CONTINUE THIS THEME
INSIDE IS A PARTITIONED STORAGE AREA
MEASURES 15 BY 9 INS (TOP)
AND IS 12 INS HIGH
TREATED FOR WOODWORM!
THEY HAD BEEN A LITTLE HUNGRY..... |
| Ref: R/0209/GS |
Price:
£98
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| CARVED BOX IN FORM OF BOOK |
A BLACK FOREST TYPE CARVED BOX IN THE FORM OF A BOOK.
MARKED WITH THE TOWN NAME OF 'THUN'
THE BOOK OPENS IN AN UNUSUAL WAY BY SLIDING PART OF THE 'PAGE EDGE' FORWARD. THIS SLIDES THE 'TAMBOUR' SECTION BACK TO REVEAL A SECRET INTERIOR
MEASURES 7.5 INS BY 5.25 INS BY 1.75 INS |
| Ref: R/OOOO/XX |
Price:
£49
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| WRITING BOX/DESK C1820 |
LARGE AND BEAUTIFULLY MADE MAHOGANY AND BRASS INLAID WRITING BOX WITH WORKING KEY. C1820
WELL FIGURED MAHOGANY, WITH THICK BRASS BANDINGS GIVE THIS BOX A MILITARY APPEARANCE. ITEM IS VERY HEAVY.
THE LID OPENS TO REVEAL A WRITING SURFACE WITH AN INKWELL, VARIOUS COMPARTMENTS AND DRAWERS.
THE SPRING LOADED MECHANISM FOR RELEASING THE INTERNAL DRAWER COVER HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A BRASS CATCH
THE ORIGINAL WORN BAIZE HAS BEEN RETAINED.
L...20" H..7" D...9.5" |
| Ref: WIL BOX |
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| BRASS BANDED OAK WRITING SLOPE |
A VICTORIAN OAK WRITING SLOPE WITH BRASS BANDING AND BRASS INSET CARRYING HANDLES.
OF THE TYPE USED FOR TRAVELLING OR CAMPAIGN PURPOSES
THE INSIDE HAS A LEATHER WRITING AREA, SLIGHTLY DISTRESSED, AND TWO GLASS INK BOTTLES (PROBABLY REPLACEMENTS)
OBVIOUSLY WELL USED, BUT NEVERTHELESS A VERY NICE ITEM.
WORKING LOCK AND KEY
MEASURES 16.5 INS BY 10 INS BY 7 INS HIGH WHEN CLOSED |
| Ref: R/1009/GAS |
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| MAHOGANY JEWELLERY / SEWING BOX |
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY JEWELLERY OR
SEWING BOX
THE INTERIOR HAS A LIFT OUT TRAY MADE FROM CEDARWOOD, WITH TWO LIDDED COMPARTMENTS, SEVERAL OPEN ONES, AND THREE 'CUSHIONS'
THE BASE AND THE INSIDE OF THE LID ARE LINNED IN BLUE VELVET, AND A CEDAR BACKED MIRROR ON A HINGE IS ALSO HOUSED IN THE LID
WORKING LOCK WITH KEY
11.5 BY 8.5 INS, AND 6 INS HIGH |
| Ref: R/1009/GRS |
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| BIRDS EYE MAPLE JEWEL BOX |
A FRENCH LATE 19TH CENTURY JEWEL BOX
IN A DARK STAINED BIRDS-EYE MAPLE VENEER, WITH A COPPER REPOUSSE PANEL INSET IN THE TOP DEPICTING A "ROMANTIC" SCENE REMINISCENT OF WATTEAU.
THE INSIDE IS LINED IN WATERMARKED SILK, AND IT STANDS ON STYLISED BRASS FEET
WITH WORKING LOCK AND KEY
MEASURES 8.5 INS SQUARE AND 4 INS HIGH |
| Ref: R/1209/TS |
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| 19th CENTURY INLAID BOX |
A STUNNING LATE 19TH CENTURY BOX
THE CARCASE IS VENEERED IN PARTRIDGEWOOD, AND THE TOP IS MADE UP OF VARIOUS EXOTIC AND NATIVE GEOMETRIC WOOD PIECES FORMED INTO THE 'TUMBLING DICE ' OR 'CUBE' PATTERN FAVOURED BY TUNBRIDGE-WARE.
THE EDGE IS CROSSBANDED IN KINGWOOD
THE INSIDE IS LINED IN GREEN PAPER AND BAIZE.
IT MEASURES 10 1/2 INCHES WIDE
8 1/2 INCES DEEP
AND 4 INCHES HIGH
BOX COMES COMPLETE WITH KEY |
| Ref: R/0208/CS |
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| STATIONARY BOX IN CORROMANDLE |
THIS IS A MOST ATTRACTIVE CORROMANDLE STATIONARY BOX WITH ATTRACTIVE BRASS FITTINGS.
IN BEAUTIFUL CONDITION, THE BOX STANDS 6.5" HIGH, 8.5" LONG AND 4.5" DEEP AND RETAINS A GOOD PATINATION.
THE INTERIOR TOP IS SILK LINED WITH THE BOTTOM BEING FITTED OUT TO TAKE LETTERS PAPER, ETC. |
| Ref: WIL |
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| MAHOGANY TEA CADDY |
LATE 18TH CENTURY MAHOGANY TEA CADDY
STANDING ON BRACKET FEET
IT HAS THREE INTERNAL COMPARTMENTS FOR THE, NOW UNFORTUNATELY MISSING, CANISTERS; AND A FUTHER FOR MIXING SPOON.
WORKING LOCK AND KEY
SLIGHT GAP TO RIGHT HAND SIDE FRONT 'MEETING' BETWEEN LID AND BASE, BUT VERY SLIGHT!
MEASURES 9 INS BY 5 INS BY 5 INS |
| Ref: R/0000/XXX |
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| IVORY BOX |
EARLY 20TH CENTURY IVORY BOX WITH INSET PANEL , THE INTERIOR OF THE BOX HAS A MUSICAL MECHANISM ( WHICH IS NOT THE ORIGINAL ) THERE IS SOME SLIGHT DAMAGE BY THE HINGES AND A COUPLE OF SMALL DINGS IN THE ROSEWOOD INLAY
17 CMS WIDE
12 CMS DEEP
7.5 CMS HIGH
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| Ref: MHA |
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| INLAID JEWELLERY BOX |
A PRETTY JEWELLERY BOX IN THE ART DECO STYLE.
REMINISCENT OF ITALIAN SORRENTO-WARE, BUT WITH THE WORKMANSHIP AND TYPE OF GEOMETRIC AND TESSELLATED DESIGN TO THE TOP MORE LIKE TUNBRIDGE-WARE
LINED INSIDE (PHOTO GLARE MAKES IT SEEM BRIGHTER THAN ACTUALLY IS)
MEASURES 8.75 INS BY 6 INS, AND 2.75 INS HIGH |
| Ref: R/XX09/R |
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| FRENCH CORRESPONDENCE BOX |
A PAINTED (DISTRESSED) PINE FRENCH CORRESPONDENCE BOX
HAVING METAL MOUNTS AND PLAQUES SAYING
'REPONDUES - REPLIED' AND 'A REPONDRE - TO REPLY'. WITH SLOTS TO TWO COMPARTMENTS INSIDE.
COMPLETE WITH KEY
MEASURES 7.5 INS WIDE
5.5 INS DEEP AND 4.5 INS HIGH |
| Ref: R/0410/GS |
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| 'AUCTION BRIDGE' CARD BOX |
A PIG SKIN COVERED 'AUCTION BRIDGE' CARD BOX
GOOD OVERALL CONDITION WITH LITTLE WEAR.
THE INSIDE TWO SETS OF CARDS IN 'SHOE' TYPE HOLDERS
MEASURES 8 INCHES BY 4 3/4 INCHES BY 2 3/4 INCHES HIGH |
| Ref: R/0609/C |
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