A RARE REGENCY RED JAPANNED TÔLE CHEMICAL MATCH BOX

A RARE REGENCY RED JAPANNED TÔLE CHEMICAL MATCH BOX

BY S. JONES, C.1810

the hinged lid chinoiserie decorated with figures, the inner lid with an applied plaque embossed with the Royal Coat of Arms and inscribed 'S. Jones Patent, Lighthouse No. 201 Strand'

9.3cm wide

Provenance

Parker & Morris: The Art of Decorating.

Catalogue Note

For a similar example see the Science Museum, object no. 1993-1321.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE.