1850s Victorian Antique Travelling Jewellery Salesman's Box, English Carry Case

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This is an antique travelling jewellery salesman's box. An English, mahogany and cedar secure carry case, dating to the early … Read more This is an antique travelling jewellery salesman's box. An English, mahogany and cedar secure carry case, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Delightfully appointed traveller's box with useful storage
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
Select stocks show fine grain interest throughout
Rich russet hues beam beneath a wax polish finish

Shallow lid dressed with a brass handle and held securely with a pair of rotary hooks
Inset diamond to fascia hosts a working lock — key present
Interior replete with a segmented storage tray, two compartments dressed with small bone pulls
Drawer to side with cedar box, dressed with an inset, working lock — key present

This is a fascinating antique travelling jewellery salesman's box, with superb storage options set within an elegant case. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready to serve.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 33cm (13'')
Max Depth: 24.5cm (9.75'')
Max Height: 12.5cm (5'')

Main Compartment Width: 14cm (5.5'')
Main Compartment Depth: 22cm (8.75'')
Main Compartment Height: 9.5cm (3.75'')

Side Drawer Width: 21cm (8.25'')
Side Drawer Depth: 15.5cm (6'')
Side Drawer Height: 5cm (2'') See less