An early Victorian coromandel jewellery box, with an inlaid and engraved mother of pearl blank shield and key escutcheon. It comes with a key and it operates the lock (stamped secure lock) perfectly. The lid is lined with deeply ruched burgundy velvet. There are three compartments. A steel pin at the back of the frame flicks open the lower drawer, which is lined in burgundy silk. The upper part comprises a lift out tray, with steel side handles, above a deep mahogany lined storage area. The tray itself comprises a burgundy silk lined compartment, a velvet ring strip, and compartments containing five variously sized glass toilette jars and boxes with silver plated lids. Behind the tray and lower storage box, is a double height row of compartments, with one jar with silver plated lid. The coromandel has beautiful colour and lighter colour variation, for which it is renowned. The condition is fabulous, as good as the day it was made.We are happy to discuss your enquiries by p...