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Antique figured  rosewood box with rounded edges inlaid with white metal circa 1860

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Reference: JB203

Description:
A Victorian figured  rosewood box with rounded edges inlaid with white metal and having a mother of pearl escutcheon retaining its original liftout tray which has been relined with red velvet and having a blind embossed leather document wallet to the lid. circa 1860

Origin: UK

Circa: 1860

Size: 28 cm wide by 19.5 cm by 12.5 cm:  11 inches wide by  7.7 inches by  4.9 inches.

Condition:  good over all working lock and key

 

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 The rosewood in the top has a striking figure and rich colour; the inlay lines are white metal

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Detail of the blind embossing on the leather document wallet in the lid.

 

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