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Antique Figured Rosewood Box with Brass edging and stringing the inside with lift-out tray Circa 1835

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Description:
Ref: 854JB  http://hygra.com/box/854JB

Figured rosewood box with brass edging and stringing opening to a lift out tray lined with red leather lining. There is a document wallet in the lid behind a ruched velvet panel. 

Origin: UK ;  Circa: 1835 ; Materials: rosewood and brass on hardwood structure .

Size: 30.5 cm wide by 22 cm by 12.5 cm: 12  inches wide by 8.7  inches by  4.9 inches.

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

Keywords: Hygra.com, Antique box, jewelry box, rosewood, 1835, 

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The box opens to a compartmentalized interior with a lift out tray. 

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The box is edged with rounded brass which provides both strength and protection.

 

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 Detail of the lift-out tray

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The lid is lined with ruched red velvet framed with gold embossed leather.
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It opens down to a document wallet.

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 Back view with stop hinges.

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The underside is covered with green felt. This protects furniture from being scratched.

All text and images and linked images are © 1999-2015 Antigone Clarke and Joseph O'Kelly. If you require any further information on permitted use, or a licence to republish any material, email us at copyright@hygra.com

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