Description:
A shaped Regency box veneered with burr yew, edged with boxwood, the top crossbanded with kingwood,  standing on turned bun feet having two Victorian velvet and leather lift out trays fitted for jewelry.

Origin: UK

Circa: 1810

Size: 25.5 cm wide by 20.5 cm by 14.4 cm high including feet:  10 inches wide by  8.1 inches by  5.7 inches.

Condition: good overall some early restorations,  the drop handles and bun feet are Victorian replacements; working lock and key.

Inside the box has two liftout trays. The divisions are covered in embossed leather. There are velvet covered sections for rings.

The rich figuring of the burr yew is particularly attractive. The pyramid shape is inspired by classical interest 

 The hinges are a later replacement.

 The underside of the trays are covered in silk

 The top has a central panel of highly figured burr yew framed by a cross-banding of kingwood between ebony and box chevrons.