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Pop out Jewellery Drawer

From our Jewellery Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Antique Coromandel Jewellery Box. The Jewellery Box of rectangular form veneered in exotic Coromandel edged in brass with an oval brass vacant initial plaque to the lid and matching circular brass barrel escutcheon to the front. When opened the Jewellery Box reveals an inner reversible mirror which can be removed to access document storage in the rear, a top jewellery tray lined in royal blue silk water paper with cushioned velvet pads and a larger jewellery storage area below the tray. To the rear of the tray is a push button which activates the spring loaded jewellery drawer to the front of the box which contains further jewellery storage. The Jewellery Box dates to the middle of the Victorian period circa 1860 during the reign of Queen Victoria.

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

Measurements (inches) 6.9 x 11 x 8.3

Coromandel is a valuable wood found in India, Sri Lanka and South East Asia. It has a contrasting hazel-brown colour with black grain. It is a dense, heavy wood that is so popular it has been logged to extinction over the last few hundred years.

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 proceeded by Georgian era and followed by the Edwardian era.

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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