Hygra: Antique brass edged Rosewood box Circa 1840.

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Antique brass edged Rosewood box Circa 1840.

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Reference: JB175

Description:
A rosewood veneered box, with brass surround. 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 there is a document wallet. The box has a lift out tray; some of the spaces have supplementary lids.

Origin: United Kingdom.

Circa: 1840

Materials:

Size: 27.3cm wide by 20.1cm by 11.7cm: 10.8 inches wide by 7.9 inches by 4.6 inches.
Condition: Good overall, working lock and Key

In the lid there is a document wallet. The box has a lift out tray; some of the spaces have supplementary lids.

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Detail of the document wallet in the lid.

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The lift out tray has several supplementary lids.

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