Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1860s.
Within one of these mounts is the keyhole or escutcheon housing the working tasselled key.

The original fitted interior is intact and the silk Amethyst coloured taffeta lining on the inside of the lid. There is an inset brass plaque, engraved by the quality manufacturer, Briggs, 27 Piccadilly, London.
A beautiful box in excellent condition, measuring 8 3/4" x 4 3/4" deep x 6 7/8" tall to top of dome.
Item ID: 31800
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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1860s.
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