λ  A George IV tortoiseshell sewing box by Thomas Lund

λ  A George IV tortoiseshell sewing box by Thomas Lund, inlaid with pewter stringing, the pagoda shape hinged lid centred with a mother of pearl plaque inscribed 'Mrs Brown.', the interior with ivory edging and two tone green silk lining, the underside of the lid with a mirror and a letter pouch, with a printed green paper label inscribed 'Bought at THOS LUND'S Superior Manufactory, 56 & 57 Cornhill, London', the lift-out tray with lidded compartments and divisions fitted with high quality spools and various other utensils, 13.5cm high, 30.5cm wide, 23cm deep.

Provenance: Antigone Clarke & Joseph O'Kelly, Antique Boxes, Tea Caddies & Society, 1700-1880, 2nd Edition, p.148, fig.209.

Thomas Lund was at 56 and 57 Cornhill, London from 1819 until 1840 as a 'Manufacturer of Improved Letter Copying Machines for Counting Houses or Travelling, Portable Writing Desks, Dressing Cases, Pocket Books & c.,& c,'.