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A Antique brass edged Rosewood
box Circa 1840.
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Reference: JB 141
Description:
A rosewood
veneered box, with brass surround and brass inlaid lines and inset
brass handles. The figure of the rosewood is strong. It contrasts
well with the brass which serves both as a decorative as well as a
strengthening feature. In the lid is a document wallet the
ruched velvet framed with gold embossed leather.
working
lock and key.
Origin: United
Kingdom.
Circa: 1840
Materials: Rosewood
brass.
Size:
11.4” x 8.9”
5.3” tall. 29cm
x 22.4cm 13.5cm tall.
Condition: Overall
good. The velvet lined tray is a replacement.
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The figure of the
rosewood is strong. The rich color contrasts well with the brass
which serves both as a decorative as well as a strengthening feature.
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Detail of the gold embossed
leather.
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Detail of the
document wallet. |
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