Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1800s.
The box has been professionally French polished over the wood & brass so it will not tarnish ... this means that opening the flush handles would break the seal.
The interior is again top-notch and would have contained some cologne bottles to the rear. All beautifully leather lined with a removable tray & various compartments.
The lid is lined with a rich green velvet which falls forward with a integral compartment for papers and the original mirror behind.
The top of the box has a highly decorative brass inlaid plate with three decorative initials F B P.
The box has a Bramah lock, a sign of top quality but alas, no key.
An important and stylish box as perfect for the desk top as for jewellery dating to around 1840. Measuring 12" x 9" x 6".
Item ID: 31746
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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1800s.
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Large Antique English Brass Bound Rosewood Jewelry Box C.1840
