Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1890s.
The easel is adjustable with the use of the folding brass easel back.
To start with one has to get into the box, the key unlocks the lid with it's to sprung flaps, when closing, these flaps push back into position and are self-locking snapping shut. Once the box is opened the drawer below can be unlocked with the same key and the drawer pulled out ... the bottom of the drawer has the original label for Roberson & Company.
The box is made from polished Mahogany and brass bound with two inlaid brass shields to the lids. There is a fabulous original inlaid label for C. Roberson & Co. 99 Long Acre & 154 Piccadilly, London .. Roberson traded at these two addresses from 1889-1906.
A really fabulous box in excellent condition, measuring 9" x 6 1/4" x 3 1/4" tall while closed.
Item ID: 34540
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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1890s.
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Antique English Brass Bound Mahogany Artist's Box & Portable Easel C.1890 by C. Roberson & Co Ltd
