Gilt Red Leather Classical Sewing Box

Description:

Gilt Red Leather Classical Sewing Box, probably France, early 19th century, the exterior with gilt floral decoration, drawer and gilt mounts on brass paw feet, opening to a compartmented interior with pincushions, needle cases, and covered trays, ht. 6, wd. 10 3/4, dp. 7 3/4 in.
Provenance: The collection of Frederic and Jean Sharf.
Estimate $300-500

Lid has shrinkage splits; staining to image inside the lid and small loss to border.


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