 | | Lot No. | | *** | | Description: | A Rare 19th Century Huon Pine Sewing Box Geelong, Circa 1850 Of sarcophagus form, the stepped, hinged lid opening to an interior with a fitted tray and storage compartment, raised on bun feet, the apron inscribed Bowden in pencil with indistinct initials, 36 x 24 x 26.5 cm. Provenance: Family history supplied with the sewing box indicates that it was made by John Honeychurch Down, his wife was Elizabeth Booth. Their only daughter was Matilda Down who married John Bowden. Their only daughter was Adeline Matilda Bowden who gave this box to Joan Lavender Cumbrae-Stewart nee Francis | | Estimate: | *** | | Price: | *** | | Category: | Small Wooden Items — Boxes - Writing, Sewing, etc. | |
