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Antique brass edged figured burr walnut box with lift out tray and sprung drawer suitable for jewelry Circa 1870.

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http://www.hygra.com/uk/n11/JB622 
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JB622: Antique brass edged figured burr walnut box with sprung velvet lined drawer  and a lift out tray suitable for storing jewelry.   The box has small veneer repairs.. Working  lever lock and key. 
Origin:  UK;  Circa:
1870 ; Materials: .

Size: 30.4 cm wide by 22.8 cm by 17.3 cm:  12  inches wide by 9  inches by  6.8  inches.

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

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The box has brass edging which contrasts with the rich colour of the burr walnut. This also helps to protect the edges of the box. 

The brass is held in place by small square sectioned pins  which are driven in at an angle. 

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The box has been relined with velvet and marbled paper.

 

 

 The box has a sprung velvet lined drawer  and a lift out tray suitable for storing jewelry.

The drawer is released by pressing the button  in the center of the back between the hinges.

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The felt on the bottom is a replacement.

 

The box has a working 2 lever lock and key. The lock plate is stamped " patent". 

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