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Antique Figured Rosewood Box with Rounded Edges and Lift-Out Tray, Circa 1840

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Description:
Ref: 803JB http://hygra.com/box/803JB 
Brass edged figured rosewood box with rounded brass  edges, brass escutcheon and a brass plate, having a lift out tray. The box has a document wallet with gold and blind embossing to the lid.

Origin: UK;  Circa: 1840; Materials: .

Size: 26.5 cm wide by 20 cm by 13 cm:  10.4 inches wide by  7.9  inches by 5.1  inches.

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

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The flap on the inside top lid retains the original leather complete with fine gold embossed decoration in the neoclassical tradition. It opens down to an 'envelope'

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The box has been lined with velvet making it suitable for jewelry.

 

 

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Inside the original tray has been fitted with additional velvet pads. 

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There is a small secret compartment hidden behind the velvet pad which is here seen open

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The figure of the rosewood is particularly attractive. 

 

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The brass plate in the top is engraved:

"JOHN. H. HOWARD R. N"

R.N  indicates that the owner was in the Royal  Navy.

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 The box has a working lock and key

 

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