Hygra: Antique Boxes and Tea Caddies, High Resolution Images Antique Figured Rosewood box with brass Edging Circa 1850

Antique box veneered in rosewood, with brass edging, central plate and side handles. It is of exceptionally high quality, which continues into the interior. It is lined in velvet, silk and gold
embossed leather. The Side drawer which is separately lockable has an embossed Moroccan cover is of dovetail construction has solid rosewood sides and retains its original separations. There are two secret drawers hidden behind a sliding panel.
The box has a working Bramah type lock and key. The main lock is stamped "S. Mordan & CO Makers Patent
London."

There are further pictures at: http://hygra.com/box/810JB/

Origin: UK ; Circa 1850: ; Materials: Mahogany structure with rosewood and brass .

Size: 34 cm wide by 24 cm by 18 cm: 13.4 inches wide by 9.5 inches by 7.1 inches.

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

Keywords: Hygra.com, Antique box, Bramah lock, S. Mordan & Co., 50 Cheapside

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