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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