Property from the Estates of Dudley & Constance GodfreyCharles II Linen and Silk Beadwork BoxBeadwork circa 1680 depicting allegories of the Cardinal and Theological virtues; the top with Charity flanked by two children; the front with Temperance holding vessels and Prudence holding a serpent; the sides with Fortitude holding columns and blindfolded Justice with a balance and sword; the back panel showing Hope with an anchor and Faith reading a Bible; all surrounded by richly varied flora and fauna; the interior with compartments, drawers and secret drawers, red-painted and decorated with punched gold borders and hand-coloured engravings of hunting scenes; on a support covered in green felt and red velevet (worn)Height 7 in. by Width 12 1/4 in. by Depth 9 1/4 in.Condition reportIn good conserved condition, with scattered losses and replacements to beads and losses and re-working to faces and hands. Linen and silk ground with discolouration and wear consistent with age. Losses, wear and oxidation to gold thread ribbon borders. Interior with scattered discolouration and losses to lining, and mirror panels with foxing and losses to silvering. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The
Property from the Estates of Dudley & Constance GodfreyCharles II Linen and Silk Beadwork BoxBeadwork circa 1680 depicting allegories of the Cardinal and Theological virtues; the top with Charity flanked by two children; the front with Temperance holding vessels and Prudence holding a serpent; the sides with Fortitude holding columns and blindfolded Justice with a balance and sword; the back panel showing Hope with an anchor and Faith reading a Bible; all surrounded by richly varied flora and fauna; the interior with compartments, drawers and secret drawers, red-painted and decorated with punched gold borders and hand-coloured engravings of hunting scenes; on a support covered in green felt and red velevet (worn)Height 7 in. by Width 12 1/4 in. by Depth 9 1/4 in.Condition reportIn good conserved condition, with scattered losses and replacements to beads and losses and re-working to faces and hands. Linen and silk ground with discolouration and wear consistent with age. Losses, wear and oxidation to gold thread ribbon borders. Interior with scattered discolouration and losses to lining, and mirror panels with foxing and losses to silvering. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The
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