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Antique  Rosewood box with lift-out tray and drawer Circa 1850.
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Description:
Ref: 679JB
http://www.hygra.com/box/679JB 
Antique Figured Rosewood box with lift-out compartmentalized tray and sprung drawer fitted for jewelry. There are mother of pearl escutcheons to the top and the front. There is a ruched velvet pad in the lid with mirror framed with gold embossed leather  behind.  It is released by pressing behind the lock catch. The sprung drawer is released by pressing on a button in the centre of the back facing. The lift-out tray  is of mahogany construction with rosewood facings. New pads of velvet have been made to make the tray suitable for jewelry. There is further space beneath. Circa 1850.

Origin: UK ;  Circa: 1850; Materials: .

Size: 30.3 cm wide by 23 cm by 17.5 cm:   12 inches wide by  9.1  inches by  6.9 inches.

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

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