Antique Amboyna
Box with Ebony edging circa 1860
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The box has a lift out compartmentalized tray and a separately
lockable side drawer. The lid is lined in ruched blue velvet with
document wallet behind.
Amboyna is the burl form of Nara. Because of its figure it has a long
history of being a prized cabinet making wood.
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There is so much information in a joint:
the marking scribe line.
The very expensive amboyna seems to be about 1mm and almost the
last structural work.
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The lid is lined in ruched blue velvet with document wallet behind.
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The lock-plate is faintly stamped "VR" for Victoria Regina.
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The box has countersunk brass
carrying handles.
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The drawer has a working lock and key
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The plate in the center of the top is engraved .
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The box has countersunk brass carrying handles.
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This countersunk handle looks barely used.
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There is felt on the
underside. It is a later replacement.
Felt or something soft is
needed on the underside to stop the box scratching furniture.
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