23rd Mar, 2019 10:00 GMT/BST

Spring Fine Art Sale (Part II)

 
  Lot 687
 

687

^ A Fine Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Stationery Box, made by Turrill of 250 Regent Street,...

A Fine Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Stationery Box, made by Turrill of 250 Regent Street, London, circa 1840, the hinged lid inlaid with acanthus scrolls enclosing a later leather lined interior, with a fall front for a writing surface enclosing a drawer, 44cm wide

Sold for £1,200
Estimated at £500 - £700


 

Some fading, colour loss throughout, however uniform. The hinged section at the front has a fault at the left hand corner. Right hand corner has a fine split. Middle section very fine natural? splits. Leather interior has some minor scuffs consistent with age. With key for main lock.

 


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Auction: Spring Fine Art Sale (Part II), 23rd Mar, 2019

Spring Fine Art Sale (Part II)

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