CIRCA 1810

Details

A late George III or Regency painted sycamore workbox in the form of a house
Circa 1810
A frieze drawer to the side, the roof hinged and enclosing a liftout tray, lined in the origial pink paper
5¾in. (15cm.) wide

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Lot Essay

Prior to the more commonly known parquetry and marquetry souvenir wares of Tunbridge which flourished from the second quarter of the 19th century, these charming and naively painted wares were sold to tourists who visited the popular spa.

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