Rare James Friend Tunbridge Ware Sewing Cabinet c1815

Description

Heading : Rare James Friend Tunbridge ware regency sewing cabinet
Date : c1815
Period : Regency
Origin :Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Decoration : Front double doors and cover decorated with central cubework with van dyke borders. Side decorated with van dyke borders and brass ring handles attached to floral terminals. Four Corinthian type feet. Cover lifts to reveal a sewing tray with several compartment containing reels, needles, thimbles, an acorn form turned fruitwood tape measure etc. The front doors open to reveal three drawers (as well as one false drawer) with blue lining. One of these contains the James Friend label.
Size : 25.5x18cm, 30cm height
Condition : Excellent, minor age with wear only with the exception of an area of lifting at the back of the right side panel.
Restoration :None
Weight : 3332 grams

Labelled pieces by Friend are rare, one of this quality is an exceptional find.