Offered by: Susan Silver Antiques
755 North Main Street (Rt. 7) Sheffield, MA 01257 , United States Call Seller 413.229.8169

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Late Regency Chinoiserie Penwork Box, Circa 1830

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  • Description
    A rectangular ladies work box decorated with chinoiserie penwork designs surrounded by stylized flowers and foliage. The top features a musician entertaining two courtly ladies in a garden scene. The hinged top opens revealing compartments lined in blue sugar paper. The box sits on brass ball feet.

    Penwork was mostly practiced from 1815 to 1850 and is related to japanning, invented in the seventeenth century to imitate the exotic lacquer cabinets from China and Japan that were very popular and very expensive. Like needlework and other crafts of the day, it was done predominately by ladies who had time on their hands but who had artistic ability.
  • More Information
    Origin: England
    Period: 19th Century
    Materials: Penwork on Wood, Brass, Paper Lining
    Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use
    Creation Date: Circsa 1830
    Styles / Movements: Regency
    Dealer Reference #: 7271
    Incollect Reference #: 142434
  • Dimensions
    W. 9 in; H. 3.5 in; D. 6 in;
    W. 22.86 cm; H. 8.89 cm; D. 15.24 cm;
Message from Seller:

Susan Silver Antiques, located in Sheffield, Massachusetts, offers a carefully curated selection of 18th and 19th-century Georgian and Regency furniture and accessories. For inquiries, contact us at 413-229-8169 or susan@susansilverantiques.com.

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