Late 17th Century English Silk Embroidered Sewing Casket
Antiques: Antiques: Item #: MAL-UIMA1-08
Price: $10,800.00 USD THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD!
Late 17th century English needlework box in superb state of preservation with brilliantly colored silk floss embroidery and silver thread trim. Original silver leafed bun feet and white engraved metal escutcheon and hinges. The interior features salmon pink silk and hand colored engraving lining paper featuring a couple with dog. There is a removable tray with two secret drawers, original mirrors, one inside the lid the other in the bottom reflecting the couple.
Reference: American furniture: The Milwaukee Art Museum catalog #17
Condition: Some slight warping on the top, some bubbling inside of the engraving and some shredding of the silver metal trim, all are consistent of age.
Measurements: 11 ½ Length x 9 width x 6 ¾ high
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Oreillers 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th Century European Textiles
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Item Location: Peterborough, NH 03458
Specialize in 16th – 19th century European textiles and of course, we have pillows. With over 20 years of experience we know what discriminating buyers collect to give their rooms that finishing touch.
Antiques: Embroideries/Samplers: Late 17th Century English Silk Embroidered Sewing Casket