Description:

Antique box  veneered richly colored and figured rosewood  box,  the top inlaid with mother of pearl plate,  having a lift out tray with divisions and a  side drawer fitted for jewelry, a document wallet in the lid and a framed mirror. 

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: 30.3cm wide by 22.8 cm by 16.4 cm: 11.9 inches  wide by 9 inches by  6.5 inches.

Condition: Good overall, working lock with key.

The box opens up to reveal a liftout tray. There is also a silk  lined side drawer with original divisions covered in leather.  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 and ruched velvet.

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. 

The lift out tray.

There is also a silk  lined side drawer with original divisions covered in leather. The sprung drawer which is of dovetail construction is held closed by a brass pin.

 The lock is marked with a "VR" Victoria Regina, (Victoria Queen)

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

 Behind the document wallet there is a framed mirror.