JB410: Early 19^th century box veneered with exceptionally beautifully figured rosewood. The box is edged in rounded brass and further enhanced with two lines of brass stringing. It has brass handles to the sides. There is a lower drawer with a separate lock to the front. This is divided in three compartments. The top part of the box has a lift-out tray and a flap-down envelope compartment. Both retain the original lining of green leather and velvet. The seller’s label is visible stuck on the inside of the flap. The lower inside of the box is also covered in the original leather. Small veneer cracks to the top. The box has two working locks and one key which opens both locks. Circa 1820.
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