It was listed by Hingstons of Wilton. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Hingstons of Wilton has dated this piece to the 1850s.
We are delighted to offer you this Antique Coromandel wood fitted box.
Made of Coromandel (Also known as Calamander)a wood that is of a hazel-brown colour, with black stripes. The wood grows in Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon)
As we experience now, in the early 19thc this timber was a very prized and expensive commodity.
The box is bound with quadrant brass edging and then a double string of brass line decorative inlay.
The lid lifts to reveal a lined and fitted interior, the front drop down to also reveal a drawer with a flush handle. There is also a button to release a secret drawer, that is below the drawer behind the drop front.
This is of fantastic quality and would suit many purposes in your life.
This Antique Coromandel box is unique to us and as it has been selected for our stock you have the Hingstons Antiques brand guarantee.
45cms wide
26.5cms deep
17cms high
Hingstons of Wilton has dated this piece to the 1850s.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Hingstons of Wilton Profile Page
Antique Coromandel Wood Fitted Box
