A George III tulipwood crossbanded satinwood workbox late 18th century/early 19th century

the lid with five inset oval miniatures, the interior later fitted, with a removeable Morrocan leather lined tray fitted with a matched set of a reeded gold toothpick case, maker's mark of J.F. Marcillac, Paris, circa 1810, Dutch import mark; an English red gold-capped glass vinaigrette, circa 1800, Dutch import mark; an ivory memorandum book with applied gold urn and a glass scent bottle with bright-cut gold stopper and chased collar, English or Dutch, circa 1800; a gold-mounted beaded coral pen and carved coral marine fob seal, the matrix engraved: Elena, Southern Italian, circa 1820; a reeded gold needlecase, maker's mark of Christian Straater, Amsterdam, 1816-1846; a matching penknife, pencil and bodkin, maker's mark of Jan Berend Schöne, Amsterdam, 1814-1837, the blade stamped: Hallam; four gold thread-winders, a reeded circular box, awl and scissors with Dutch gold smallwork control, 1814-1905; and a plain gold thimble, with a drawer to the side, later painted decoration and lock

Good overall condition. The box is a late 18th/early 19th century workbox which has had Victorian alterations including painted decoration and the addition of all the fittings which have been fitted into the original tray but with a contemporary purpose made velvet lined shaped inset. The lock and escutcheon are later and probably contemporary with these later alterations. Three miniatures, including the centre one are cracked and with some re-painting. Old marks and scratches.
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