The epitome of Georgian elegance is this lovely tambour lidded netting box. Inlaid pannels on both sides and swags and ribbon inlay on the front of the box.
The box still contains the original netting ratchet. Beneath which is a mahogany lined weighted drawer.
The box measures 20cm w x12.5cm h x 11.5cm d.
c1790/1810
Netting was popular from the mid 1700s. It required special tools similar to crochet hooks, and involved creating a series of loops which could be enlarged, reduced and alternated to create patterns. Ladies netted purses, lace edgings and cloaks.
Even Jane Austen mentioned this passtime in Northanger Abbey "Miss Andrews is netting herself the sweetest cloak you can concieve".