Apter-Fredericks Important English Furniture Vol. VI

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A Regency Scarlet & Gilt Tole Magician’s Box A wonderfully rare object. When the lid is raised in one direction it reveals a false die, when opened the other way it reveals the true die. This die may be removed from the top but more importantly from the bottom allowing the trick to be performed. Possibly Pontypool Circa 1820 Height 7¼” 18cm PROVENANCE

Private Collection, USA. EXHIBITED

The Grosvenor House Art & Antiques Fair, (with Stair & Co.).


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