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An unusual specimen wood inlaid sewing box of Yachting Interest,…
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Melbourne
Date:
11-Apr-2010
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An unusual specimen wood inlaid sewing box of Yachting Interest, last quarter 19th century rectangular, veneered in woods including burr walnut, ash and mahogany, the cover inlaid with a central cartouche depicting Queen Victoria's Royal yacht, H. M. Y Alberta, surveying America's cup competitors off the Isle of Wight, within a Tunbridge Wells inlaid border, the interior fitted with a tray with lidded appertures inlaid with maritime flags and the initials a T, the front panel depicting the yacht Amy Maud and a steam boat, with Osborne house in the background, the sides inlaid with further images of yachts at sea 33 x 14 x 23 cm
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Small Wooden Items: Boxes - Writing, Sewing, etc.