Description

Attributed to Betjamann & Retailed By Mappin & Webb

From our Decanter collection, we are pleased to offer this Coromandel Decanter Box. The box of square shape veneered in exotic coromandel with brass quadrant edging and a circular brass escutcheon. The box features a three part door with twin wings and lid which opens to reveal four centrally located decanter bottles, four glasses located to the underside of the lid secured with brass gilded fasteners and a bronze engraved gilt tray located on a shelf below the decanter bottles. The bottles feature faceted stoppers with iridescent refractions when the light hits them. We firmly attribute the manufacture of the box to Betjemann & Sons with the box most likely being retailed by Mappin & Webb, see a near identical box in our sold archives with Mappin & Webb retailers plaque here. The Decanter Box dates to the late Victorian era circa 1880.

Measurements | Closed 31.5cm High x  27.5cm Wide x 28cm Deep / Fully Extended 48cm High x 53.5cm Wide x 39 Deep

Comes with a fully working Bramah lock & tasselled key

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. This makes Calamander pieces even more special.

Betjemann & Sons George Betjemann started as an apprentice cabinet maker at a young age working for his Father in Law. In 1848, his two sons George William Betjemann and John Betjemann joined him under apprenticeships until 1846 when George William Betjemann started his own business with his two sons. In 1859 George moved to new premises on Pentonville Road, London. This was when the business became known as ‘Betjemann & Sons. John Betjemann was the grandfather of the later famous poet laureate Sir John Betjemann.

Mappin & Webb was founded in 1775 by Jonathan Mappin who opened a silver workshop in Sheffield over the years Mappin & Webb gained worldwide recognition for their quality silverware and jewellery which is still standing today. They hold Royal Warrants and their master craftsmen also serve as Crown Jewellers, the custodian of the British Crown Jewels responsible for preparing them for the State Opening of Parliament and other state occasions.

With every purchase from Mark Goodger Antiques, 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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