Bobbin Box
1775-1800 (made)
| Place of origin |
Box of mahogany and oak, partly inlaid with amboyna, holly, satin and other woods. The lid is decorated with a medallion containing a star-shaped device, with a narrow border and angle pieces in light and dark woods.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Inlaid wood |
| Brief description | Box for holding lace-making bobbins, inlaid mahogany and oak, English, 1775-1800 |
| Physical description | Box of mahogany and oak, partly inlaid with amboyna, holly, satin and other woods. The lid is decorated with a medallion containing a star-shaped device, with a narrow border and angle pieces in light and dark woods. |
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| Object history | Described in Acquisition Register as follows: 'Box for bobbins, of mahogany and oak, partly inlaid with amboyna, holly, satin and other woods. From the Neighbourhood of Winslow, Bucks. The lid is decorated with a medallion containing a star-shaped device, with a narrow border and angle pieces in light and dark woods. There has been a copper hook fastening in front (now broken). English, late 18th century. H 5.7 x L 15.2 x W 9.2 cm.' |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 788-1907 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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