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Description:
Ref: JB621 http://www.hygra.com/uk/n11/JB621 
A  large brass edged top quality box veneered with almost black coromandel (ebony) and having inset brass carrying handles matching  Bramah lock s  one for the box the other for the drawer which is fitted for jewelry. The box retains its original leather covered velvet lined liftout tray. There is a  tooled leather document wallet in the lid.  Inside the document wallet there is a label "Briggs Manufacturer, 27 Piccadilly".  The box is lined with its original leather and velvet. Circa 1850.

Origin: UK ; Maker: Thomas Briggs; Circa: 1850 ; Materials: .

Size: 31 cm wide by 23.3 cm by 18.9  cm:  12.2  inches wide by 9.2  inches by  7.4  inches.

Condition: good overall; working locks and key; see images

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