English Mahogany Hinged Box on Frame, circa 1830, large satinwood and tulipwood shell inlaid front and top panels with quarter-fan corners, edged with contrasting blonde wood line edges, Birmingham pierced brass carrying handles, on an inlaid base of vines and skirt supported on added bell flower inlaid tapering legs. Height 27 in. Length 18 in. Width 10 ¾ in.
Provenance: From a Bunny Williams Designed Nantucket Estate
Satinwood and Parquetry Writing Box on Stand, 19th century, the beautifully figured case with hinged top centered by a rectangular motif incorporating several specimen woods and opening to form a slanted writing surface and to disclose two small drawers and a grouping of small compartments. The front and back sides inlaid with contrasting narrow bandings; brass bail end handles; on a nicely constructed H-stretcher frame. Height 8 in.
Length 19 ¼ in. Width 10 ¾ in. Height with Stand 21 in.
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