21106: A Trinity Lighthouse Service-Made Inlaid Walnut
A Trinity Lighthouse Service-Made Inlaid Walnut Captain's Writing Box, Great Britain, late 19th century 14-7/8 x 10-1/4 x 6-1/4 inches (37.8 x 26.0 x 15.9 cm) Property from the Estate of Kenneth Alan Hill, Sr., Fort Worth, Texas The walnut writing box with mixed wood marquetry depicting a British warship and sloop with chevron banding, indigo velvet writing surface and lock Trinity House was the name for the light house service in Great Britain. These exquisite boxes were made circa 1850- 1880 by the keepers of the lighthouses and lightships while they were on station. They are delicately inlaid with several types of wood and usually feature accurate pictures of vessels from the period. They were marketed directly to the sailing captains and owners of the ships they aided. Fine inlaid woodwork is a telltale attribute of their learned craft, with parquetry and marquetry examples in existence. The Trinity House Boxes, for letter writing, sewing, and tea storage are very desired. HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Marring to front edge of cover, chip to left side adhesive residue to velvet, torn leather tab, light scratches throughout, no key.
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A Trinity Lighthouse Service-Made Inlaid Walnut Captain's Writing Box, Great Britain, late 19th century 14-7/8 x 10-1/4 x 6-1/4 inches (37.8 x 26.0 x 15.9 cm) Property from the Estate of Kenneth Alan Hill, Sr., Fort Worth, Texas The walnut writing box with mixed wood marquetry depicting a British warship and sloop with chevron banding, indigo velvet writing surface and lock Trinity House was the name for the light house service in Great Britain. These exquisite boxes were made circa 1850- 1880 by the keepers of the lighthouses and lightships while they were on station. They are delicately inlaid with several types of wood and usually feature accurate pictures of vessels from the period. They were marketed directly to the sailing captains and owners of the ships they aided. Fine inlaid woodwork is a telltale attribute of their learned craft, with parquetry and marquetry examples in existence. The Trinity House Boxes, for letter writing, sewing, and tea storage are very desired. HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Marring to front edge of cover, chip to left side adhesive residue to velvet, torn leather tab, light scratches throughout, no key.
Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only And should Not be relied upon as statements of fact, And do Not constitute a representation, warranty, Or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "As Is"
Buyer’s Premium Per Lot: This auction is subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 25% on the first $300,000 (minimum $49), plus 20% of any amount between $300,000 and $3,000,000, plus 12.5% of any amount over $3,000,000 per lot.
