Hygra: Antique Boxes and Tea Caddies, High Resolution Images: Antique Amboyna Box with Ebony edging circa 1860

Antique box veneered with highly figured amboyna burl and edged with solid ebony. The box has a lift out compartmentalized tray and a separately lockable side drawer. The lid is lined in ruched blue velvet with document wallet behind. The box has countersunk brass carrying handles.

Origin: UK; Circa: 1860; Materials: Amboyna on a hardwood structure.

Size: 27.7 cm wide by 21 cm by 16 cm: 10.9 inches wide by 8.3 inches by 6.3 inches.

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

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