English Sheraton Period Jewellery Box with Secret Drawer C.1790

Name: English Sheraton Period Jewellery Box with Secret Drawer C.1790
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA361932
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Description

A fabulous and rare box, of course what makes it so unique is the secret drawer, most unusual particularly in such an early example. Made from Mahogany it is mounted with brass fittings, a complimentary brass escutcheon and a cast brass carrying handle.

The fabulous piece of flamed Mahogany to the lid is also inlaid with a fine Ebony and Boxwood stringing, very Sheraton in style.

The box opens (complete with a working key) to reveal a fully lined interior in black velvet, professionally re-lined and perfect for either a lady or gentleman. There is a brass pin which is used to open the secret drawer; it is the right-hand screw to the left-hand hinge which is the key to it's opening; using the key the screw is an actual button which releases the sprung drawer which pops out. The drawer then clicks back into place.

Dating to c.1790, the box remains in superb condition. 11" x 9" x 3 1/2".

Item ID:36949

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Declaration

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA361932

Dealers Internal Reference

36949

Dealers Notes

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Description

A fabulous and rare box, of course what makes it so unique is the secret drawer, most unusual particularly in such an early example.

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Made from Mahogany it is mounted with brass fittings, a complimentary brass escutcheon and a cast brass carrying handle.

Puckerings

fig 1. English Sheraton Period Jewellery Box With Secret Drawer c.1790 — fig 1. English Sheraton Period Jewellery Box with Secret Drawer C.1790

The fabulous piece of flamed Mahogany to the lid is also inlaid with a fine Ebony and Boxwood stringing, very Sheraton in style.

The box opens (complete with a working key) to reveal a fully lined interior in black velvet, professionally re-lined and perfect for either a lady or gentleman. There is a brass pin which is used to open the secret drawer; it is the right-hand screw to the left-hand hinge which is the key to it's opening; using the key the screw is an actual button which releases the sprung drawer which pops out. The drawer then clicks back into place.

Dating to c.1790, the box remains in superb condition. 11" x 9" x 3 1/2".

Item ID:36949

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly from London, England

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA361932

Dealers Internal Ref

36949

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