Miniature bookcase
Category
Furniture
Date
circa 1800
Materials
Printed paper, beech
Measurements
31.5 x 18 x 10 cm
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
A La Ronde, Devon
NT 1312597.1
Summary
A 'Juvenile or Child's Library' of miniature books housed in a box decorated to look like a library bookcase, English, circa 1800. The sliding lid applied with printed varnished paper depicting a Regency library bookcase with secretaire drawer below and a further two drawers with loop handles. Contains a set of 20 miniature books published by John Marshall, 4 Aldermary Churchyard, Bow Lane, Cheapside. Also contains 10 other books. See NT 1312597.2 - 1312597.35 for the books. An original Parminter item.
Provenance
Purchased from Mrs Tudor Perkins (exempt chattels list) in 1991.