'The Ascension', Signed L.S. Wren, c.1880. Oil On Canvas. Drawers & Storage all standing on four turned

all standing on four turned legs united by crossed stretchers

and the leather hinge remains strong

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As expected with a piece of this age there is some wear commensurate with age but overall it is an absolutely charming piece with a wonderful patina

The box boasts engraved gilt brass decoration and working lock and key to the lid

'The Ascension', Signed L.S. Wren, c.1880. Oil On Canvas. Drawers & Storage all standing on four turnedAn oil on canvas depicting a ghostly apparition ascending stairs towards streams of light. Signed L. S. Wren to the lower right. Stamp for William Whitehead, Carver & Gilder, Lansdowne Terrace verso; he was known to operate a studio from this address between 1850 1885. The Windsor & Newton canvas stamp verso was in use c. 1880 90. Both of these stamps indicate this works like likely dates c. 1880s. L. S. Wren is an unknown artist but the William