Dealer InformationDealer: Clubhouse Interiors LtdLocation: West Sussex, United Kingdom Tel: 01903 883 13707742 566309 Email: clubhouse169@icloud.com |
Code: CIL#463
Dimensions:W: 47cm (18.5")H: 13cm (5.1")D: 31cm (12.2")
Website: https://www.antiquesboutique.com/antique-boxes/edwardian-clements-newling-co-bent-wood-box/itm118696
A Very rare and unusual Edwardian Bent-Wood Drapery Box, made from bentwood by the famous Clements, Newling & Co of London, Clements are famous for making the finest haberdashery display cabinets and shop display, this piece was commissioned for J Milligan & Son Ltd, a high class drapers and milliners once situated in the town of Buxton in Derbyshire.
The Box retains its original leather strap, which also acts as a carrying handle, the inside is lined with the original paper and the makers label is visible on the underside of the lid. Made By Clements, Newling & Co Ltd London, makers of 'Fixtupe' boxes for drapery & allied trades. C1901
The fabulous box is in good original condition for its age, a lovely unusual piece for any collector.