A collection of treen Late 18th century to late 19th century Comprising: a turned fruitwood beehive string box; a turned and marquetry nutmeg grater; a brass and lignum vitae spirit stamp for 'RUM' together with three additional loose seals for 'WHISKY', 'SHERRY' and 'TENT' (a deep red wine) from the WJ Shepherd Collection; a turned walnut urn and cover; three turned and carved knitting sheaths; a turned sewing clamp; a turned walnut and ebony sock darner and a small turned and bead decorated sewing instrument, the string box: 8cm wide, 8cm deep, 10cm high (3in wide, 3in deep, 3 1/2in high) (10) Footnotes: The W.J. Shepherd Collection is a renowned private collection of treen sold at auction by Sotheby's in 1983. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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