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Antique Brass bound Fully fitted Kingwood Dressing box by Halstaff & Hannaford with silver topped bottles by John Douglas Circa 1820
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A dressing box in kingwood with silver fittings. This box displays the understated elegance of the period. It is of impeccable quality without a hint of ostentation. There is a drawer at the front fitted for holding jewellery with a separate lock. It bears the label of Halstaff & Hannaford Manufacturers, 228, Regent Street, London Silver with makers mark of John Douglas 1820.

The box is veneered in kingwood. Kingwood yields very narrow timber, so the large surfaces are made of two or three strips. These are so well matched with reference to the grain that a feature is made of the figure of the wood, resulting in lively striations. The edges are strengthened with square brass, which gives a hint of austere dignity. The escutcheons and central plaque are of elongated shapes with restrained curved outlines.

Origin: UK; Circa: 1820 ; Materials: Kingwood on a mahogany structure.

Size: 30.3cm wide by 22.6cm by 13.8cm: 11.9 inches wide by 8.9 inches by 5.4 inches.

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

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