A SPECIMEN WOOD WORKBOX

A SPECIMEN WOOD WORKBOX, POSSIBLY BY GILLOWS, early 19th century, of oblong form banded with stringing, the hinged lid inlaid in a geometric pattern both inside and out and opening to a velvet lined void interior, 13" wide c.f. Susan Stuart "Gillows…", (ACC 2008) Vol II p.141-153 for a similar example (Illustrated) Non transferable standard ivory exemption declaration number BHT9YVWB (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)