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Antique figured coromandel Box
with Sprung Drawer and liftout tray. Circa 1860.
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Reference: JB190
Description:
A richly figured coromandel box with liftout tray and sprung
drawer fitted for jewelry with mother of pearl escutcheon.
Origin: UK
Circa: 1860
Materials:
Size: 31cm wide by 23 cm by 18.3 cm: 12.2inches wide by
9 inches
by 7.2 inches.
Condition: good
overall some veneer cracking especially on sides (see pictures) working
lock with key.
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The box has a liftout tray
and a drawer.
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The drawer is fitted for jewelry
with god embossed leather divisions. The purple silk is original.
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The velvet pads in the liftout tray are replacements.
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The drawer is released by
pressing a button on the back facing midway between the hinges.
When pressed the drawer
springs out making a satisfying clunk.
There is a velvet pad for jewelry
in the the main compartment.
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The drawer is released by
pressing a button on the back facing midway between the hinges.
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The lid has a leather framed mirror which is released
by pressing near the lock plate. The back of the mirror is covered in
velvet (replacement)
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Detail of the engraved mother of pearl
escutcheon. |
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1999-2007 Antigone Clarke and Joseph O'Kelly. If you require any further
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