A burr-yew Palais Royal necessaire modelled as an upright-piano musical box, 19th century
lot 250 (The Eve Clarke Collection, 25th Jul, 2024)
the lid with gilt metal candle sconces, lifting to reveal a purple velvet tray fitted with two blue glass scent bottles with enamelled gilt metal ... read more
Sold for £1,400 More details 12
A Palais Royal type necessaire, 19th century
lot 251 (The Eve Clarke Collection, 25th Jul, 2024)
the dog tooth carved box studded with brass pins, the hinged lid opening to reveal mirrored interior, the fitted velvet lift-out tray with assorted ... read more
Sold for £340 More details 11
A Palais Royal type casket, late 19th century
lot 252 (The Eve Clarke Collection, 25th Jul, 2024)
the silver simulated basket-weave box with inset hand-coloured stipple engraving to lid and interior panels, raised on gilt paw feet 11 x 20 x 11.5cm
Sold for £400 More details 15
A small mulberry sewing box, 19th century
lot 253 (The Eve Clarke Collection, 25th Jul, 2024)
of plain rectangular form, the iron mounted hinged lid opening to reveal a mirrored back and mother-of-pearl sewing notions in fitted lift-out tray, ... read more
Sold for £150 More details 6
Two sewing boxes, 19th century
lot 254 (The Eve Clarke Collection, 25th Jul, 2024)
one in burr maple modelled as a lap-desk, the other in yew wood, both fitted with accessories the largest 7 x 16 x 12cm
Sold for £800 More details 8
A tortoiseshell and silver mounted box, 19th century
lot 255 (The Eve Clarke Collection, 25th Jul, 2024)
containing a small selection of mother of pearl and other accessories 14cm wide
Sold for £380 More details 8
A Palais Royale mahogany sewing box-necessaire modelled as a pianoforte, 19th century
lot 256 (The Eve Clarke Collection, 25th Jul, 2024)
with boxwood edging and mock ivory-key inlay, the mirrored lid enclosing various tools within burgundy velvet lined trays, on 5 turned legs with ... read more
Sold for £360 More details 18
A French Palais Royale mahogany 'grand piano' musical necessaire, 19th century
lot 257 (The Eve Clarke Collection, 25th Jul, 2024)
the ivory key inlaid hinged top opening to reveal mirrored interior with fitted blue velvet lift-out tray with assorted sewing accessories including ... read more
Sold for £440 More details 15
A pair of Continental silver plated candlesticks, 19th century
lot 258 (The Eve Clarke Collection, 25th Jul, 2024)
the knopped stems over scrolling triform bases 52cm high
Sold for £280 More details 8
A pair of cut-glass table four-branch centrepieces, 19th century
lot 259 (The Eve Clarke Collection, 25th Jul, 2024)
raised on frosted and stylised dolphin stems 60cm
Sold for £420 More details 25