Lot 177 , A Charles II needlework box, approx. width 9.5in. height 7in. depth 7in.

A Charles II needlework box, the hinged lid embroidered with figures in landscapes above two doors enclosing drawers, (distressing and some losses), approx. width 9.5in. height 7in. depth 7in.
Estimate £600-800

Literature: 'West Horsley Place II', Country Life, 1 April 1939, p.330, illustrated in the Geraldine Room.

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Overall rather distressed condition, viewing is recommended but we will post numerous additional photographs on the website for inspection.
The top of the lid has a loss to the back left corner and appears to have lost some braiding running around the edges, heavily oxidised and worn with some wearing away to the details particularly of the figures faces, similar situation around the sides of the lid although slightly less dirty, hinges intact, interior of lid would once have housed a mirror or something similar but this is now missing, front doors and sides of the box are similarly in distressed condition although retain better strength of colour, original handles to each side, inside of the box houses an inkwell and pounce pot, looks to be lacking 3 or 4 additional fittings, this sits above three short drawers and one long drawer which having been protected from the light are in better condition, probably original pink fabric lining to much of the interior. The key is missing.


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Sold for £1,600