A rosewood veneered box, inlaid with white metal lines  and mother of pearl in a stylized flower pattern having a lift out tray with divisions and a  side drawer fitted for jewelry, a document wallet retaining the label "Pearce's fancy Repository". 

The workmanship is of high standard; for example, the box is edged with a rounded piece of wood which finishes it elegantly and also protects it. 

Origin: United Kingdom

Circa:  1840

Materials: Rosewood, mother of pearl.

Size: 30.8cm wide by 22.5cm by 17.8cm:  12 inches wide by  8.6 inches by  7 inches.

Condition: Good overall, working lock with key.

The box opens up to reveal a liftout tray. There is also a velvet lined side drawer with original divisions.  The sprung drawer which is of dovetail construction is held closed by a brass pin.

The flap in the lid retains its original finely embossed leather framing.

 

Detail of the drawer, the divisions are covered in gold embossed leather. The compartments retain their original blue silk and velvet cushioning. The long compartment is for rings.

The flap in the lid retains its original finely embossed leather framing and ruched blue velvet.

 There is a label on the inside of the Document wallet which reads: 

"from
 Pearce's fancy Repository, 
77, Cornhill.

The label, 'Pearce Maker 77 Cornhill'. exists on other boxes.  This London maker is  known to have made leather boxes and mahogany cased, travelling chess sets.

 Detail of the blind embossing on the document wallet.

 Detail of the inlaid mother of pearl escutcheon.

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The rosewood is highly figured.

Detail of the fine mother of pearl inlay depicting stylized flowers in the center of the top.