Description:
JB445: Figured Rosewood box edged in rounded brass circa 1850.  A three layered box with a lift out tray and a sprung side drawer. The tray has been fitted with velvet covers in order to protect the original surface whilst making the interior easier to use. The fold-down ‘envelope’ on the lid retains its original ruched velvet and gold embossed leather framing. The rounded brass accents and protects the box and gives the corners a nice finish. Crack on veneer on top. Working lock and key.

Origin: UK

Circa: 1850

Size: 30.2 cm wide by 22.5 cm by 12.5 cm: 11.9  inches wide by  9.9 inches by  4.9 inches.

Condition:  good over all; working lock and key: see photos.

The tray has been fitted with velvet covers in order to protect the original surface whilst making the interior easier to use.

The rounded brass accents and protects the box and gives the corners a nice finish.

The rounded brass accents and protects the box and gives the corners a nice finish.

Cracking on veneer on top.  This is not structural.

The tray has been fitted with velvet covers in order to protect the original surface whilst making the interior easier to use.

The  sprung side drawer has three divisions. It is held in place by a brass pin through the facing.

The fold-down ‘envelope’ on the lid retains its original ruched velvet and gold embossed leather framing.

 The fold-down ‘envelope’ on the lid retains its original ruched velvet and gold embossed leather framing.