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Antique  mahogany box  crossbanded with tulipwood  lined with velvet and having a drawer Circa 1900

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Reference: JB177

Description: Antique mahogany box the top crossbanded with tulipwood and edged with maple the inside lined with velvet and having a drawer Circa 1900.

Origin:  United Kingdom

Circa:1900

Materials:

Size: 41.3cm wide by 27.2cm by 15.2cm:  16.3 inches wide by  10.7 inches by  6 inches.

Condition: good overall working lock and key, the inside has been relined with traditional materials.

 

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The box opens up to a velvet compartment: the lid is lined with hand made combed paper and both the upper tray and the drawer are lined with velvet.

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Detail: The box is edged with maple and has an inlay of crossbanded tulipwood.

 

 The lock has a push button which secures the drawer when the box is closed.

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 The drawer has a drop handle.

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 Detail of the stop hinge

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