Description

Lined in Racing Green Velvet

From our Jewellery Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Antique Rosewood Jewellery Box. The Jewellery Box of rectangular form veneered in Rosewood with brass edging and brass stringing framing the lid and front. To the top of the box there is a framed brass vacant initial plaque and a flush mounted front handle below a barrel escutcheon. The interior of the Jewellery box is lined in racing green cushioned velvet with black silk water paper partitions having a central horizontal cushion for rings and cufflinks to be stored. The top tray lifts out to access further storage below and a drawer to the front hand side slides forward upon removing the locking pin which is lined in matching cushioned velvet. The Box is finished with a Bramah lock and key signed on the lock plate. The Jewellery Box dates to the first half of the 19th century during the early years of the Victorian period circa 1840.

The Jewellery Box comes complete with working lock and tasselled key.

Measurements (Inches) 7 High x 12.6 Wide x 9 Deep

Rosewood has many variations. Indian Rosewood, also known as Bombay Rosewood or Bombay Blackwood, is found in India and Indonesia. It is highly valued for its striking appearance with colours ranging from a medium-brown to dark red-brown with even darker grain lines. Madagascan Rosewood, found in Madagascar is a pink-brown colour with a darker almost purple grain.

Victorian an era of British History corresponding approximately with the reign of Queen Victoria from the 20th of June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901 however, there are arguments stating that the Victorian era is actually from 1820 until 1914 preceded by Georgian era and followed by the Edwardian era.

Bramah is London’s oldest security company. Established at 124 Piccadilly, London in 1784, and today based in Fitzrovia, London and Romford, Essex. Bramah manufactures Bramah and Rola locks for domestic and commercial applications in the U.K. and overseas. We are Marylebone and Fitzrovia’s foremost Locksmith and Burglar Alarm installer.

With every purchase from Mark Goodger Antiques, you will receive our latest catalogue, a Certificate of Authenticity, detailed care instructions for your chosen piece and an independent invoice (for insurance purposes) will be enclosed. As well as being protected by a no-hassle, money-back policy, your piece will be entirely insured during the shipping process to ensure the safety of your item.

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