Antique Jewellery Box in Calamander with Secret Wall Compartment, by Asprey
Ref DL243
SOLD
Manufactured and retailed by Asprey during the mid 1860's, this antique jewellery box is veneered and cross-banded in Calamander with brass edging and brass recessed side handles. The lid is inset with an engraved brass monogram bearing the initials 'RMS'.
The two self-locking Bramah locks are stamped with ‘ASPREY'S PATENT' around the circumference of the front aperture. 'Asprey's Patent' refers to the design of the lock, whereby the front aperture slides to the right or downwards, disengaging the locking mechanism and thus allowing the box to then be opened.
The interior of the box, lined with petrol blue velvet, is fitted with a removable leather-bound jewellery tray. Beneath the tray is a large leather and velvet-lined area that accompanies a rear partitioned section.
The interior rims of the box are veneered with cross-banded Calamander, concealing Edward's Patent brass hinges. An embossed leather panel on the inside of the lid displays the gold tooled maker's mark of, 'ASPREY. MANUFACTURER TO HER MAJESTY. 166 BOND ST W.
The spring-loaded lower drawer contains a leather-bound lidded surface, underneath which is a large velvet-lined area and a full width ring/ cuff link channel.
With the lower drawer removed, a concealed spring-loaded box can be deployed from the right side of the drawer housing by pressing back on the interior wall. This box, made from Mahogany, has a sliding top that reveals a leather-lined compartment within.
Both Asprey Patent Bramah locks come with their original key.
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The two self-locking Bramah locks are stamped with ‘ASPREY'S PATENT' around the circumference of the front aperture. 'Asprey's Patent' refers to the design of the lock, whereby the front aperture slides to the right or downwards, disengaging the locking mechanism and thus allowing the box to then be opened.
The interior of the box, lined with petrol blue velvet, is fitted with a removable leather-bound jewellery tray. Beneath the tray is a large leather and velvet-lined area that accompanies a rear partitioned section.
The interior rims of the box are veneered with cross-banded Calamander, concealing Edward's Patent brass hinges. An embossed leather panel on the inside of the lid displays the gold tooled maker's mark of, 'ASPREY. MANUFACTURER TO HER MAJESTY. 166 BOND ST W.
The spring-loaded lower drawer contains a leather-bound lidded surface, underneath which is a large velvet-lined area and a full width ring/ cuff link channel.
With the lower drawer removed, a concealed spring-loaded box can be deployed from the right side of the drawer housing by pressing back on the interior wall. This box, made from Mahogany, has a sliding top that reveals a leather-lined compartment within.
Both Asprey Patent Bramah locks come with their original key.
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- Width: 33.1 cm / 13 inches
- Depth: 24.2 cm / 9.5 inches
- Height: 18.3 cm / 7.25 inches
