Miniature Antique Jewellery Box in Coromandel, by Betjemann & Sons
Ref DL207
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This miniature antique jewellery box in Coromandel dates from the mid 1870’s. It was manufactured by one of the finest English cabinetmakers, George Betjemann & Sons of 36 & 38 Pentonville Road, London.
The interior of the box is lined in Morocco leather with blue velvet and moiré silk. There is a removable compartmented leather-bound tray with a shallow velvet-lined area beneath, as well as a full width rear section. A ruched velvet panel in the lid springs forward, with the push of a concealed button, to reveal a leather-framed mirror on the reverse.
A push button to the rear of the box releases a spring-loaded front drawer containing a velvet-lined jewellery area and a full width ring/ cuff-link channel. Inset to the front rim of the drawer is an engraved brass retailer’s plate that reads, ‘Earp - Nottingham’.
The lock plate is engraved with, ‘G. Betjemann & Sons - London’. ... Read More
The interior of the box is lined in Morocco leather with blue velvet and moiré silk. There is a removable compartmented leather-bound tray with a shallow velvet-lined area beneath, as well as a full width rear section. A ruched velvet panel in the lid springs forward, with the push of a concealed button, to reveal a leather-framed mirror on the reverse.
A push button to the rear of the box releases a spring-loaded front drawer containing a velvet-lined jewellery area and a full width ring/ cuff-link channel. Inset to the front rim of the drawer is an engraved brass retailer’s plate that reads, ‘Earp - Nottingham’.
The lock plate is engraved with, ‘G. Betjemann & Sons - London’. ... Read More
- Width: 21.1 cm / 8.25 inches
- Depth: 19.2 cm / 7.5 inches
- Height: 14.7 cm / 5.75 inches
