Charles II Beadwork Box, Beadwork, circa 1670

Property from the Estates of Dudley & Constance Godfrey
Charles II Beadwork Box
Beadwork
circa 1670

of rectangular form; multicolored beads on a white ground depicting a courtly couple on the lid; the front with a leopard and leaping hare, the sides and back with flowers and insects; the borders with metallic thread braiding; the interior and bottom lined with marbled paper, on wooden bun feet
Height 5 in. by Width 8 in. by Depth 5 1/4 in.

Condition Report:
In good conserved condition with scattered losses and replacements to beads. Losses and restoration to faces. Lid is with slight warping due to age, but still closes easily. Feet, metallic thread braiding and marbled paper lining later.

Provenance:
Christie's South Kensington, 1994, lot 406