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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.

 

JB190: A richly figured coromandel box with liftout tray and  sprung drawer fitted for jewelry with mother of pearl escutcheon. circa 1860 Enlarge Picture

 

JB190: A richly figured coromandel box with liftout tray and sprung drawer fitted for jewelry with mother of pearl escutcheon. circa 1860 Enlarge Picture

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. 

 

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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