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Antique brass edged Coromandel
box Circa 1840.
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Reference: JB168
Description:
Antique box
veneered in strongly figured coromandel, with brass edging,
central plate. It is high quality, made by Briggs,
Manufacturer, of 27 Piccadilly London which continues into the
interior. It is lined in velvet, silk and gold embossed leather. It has
a lift-out tray and sprung drawer.
The box
has a working lock and key.
Origin: United Kingdom
Circa: 1840
Materials:
coromandel,
mahogany and brass.
Size: 30.5
cm wide by 22.5 cm by 17.3 cm: 12 inches wide by 9 inches
by 6.8 inches.
Condition: good
overall.
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Detail: There is a document wallet
in the lid. The front is ruched velvet surrounded by gold embossed
leather.
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There is a document wallet in
the lid The makers label is on the inside.
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Briggs,
Manufacturer, of 27 Piccadilly London.
there are
records showing Briggs .T, at this address from 1819-35.
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The drawer is of dovetail construction in mahogany with coromandel
facings.
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The plate inlaid in the
center of the top bears two initials
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