Antique Jewellery Box in Kingwood, by Wells & Lambe
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Dating from 1813, this large antique jewellery box was manufactured and retailed by Wells & Lambe of Cockspur Street, London. It is veneered with kingwood, inlaid with a brass greek key perimeter design, and finished with scribed right-angle brass edging and recessed brass side handles.
The interior, lined with blue moiré silk and matching velvet, is fitted with a deep compartmented leather-bound tray that can be removed to reveal a large velvet-lined area underneath. There is a further full width velvet-lined compartment to the rear of the box. The internal rims are inlaid with scribed brass inlay accompanying 'E. Wells & Co Patent' concealed hinges. A leather-bound panel set centrally within the lid section bears the gold tooled mark of, ‘ Wells & Lambe - Manufacturer - 29 Cockspur Street - London’.
The independently lockable lower drawer contains a large compartmented velvet and silk-lined area.
The Bramah patent lock and lower drawer lock come with their original keys. ... Read More
The interior, lined with blue moiré silk and matching velvet, is fitted with a deep compartmented leather-bound tray that can be removed to reveal a large velvet-lined area underneath. There is a further full width velvet-lined compartment to the rear of the box. The internal rims are inlaid with scribed brass inlay accompanying 'E. Wells & Co Patent' concealed hinges. A leather-bound panel set centrally within the lid section bears the gold tooled mark of, ‘ Wells & Lambe - Manufacturer - 29 Cockspur Street - London’.
The independently lockable lower drawer contains a large compartmented velvet and silk-lined area.
The Bramah patent lock and lower drawer lock come with their original keys. ... Read More
- Width: 35.7 cm / 14 inches
- Depth: 25.1 cm / 10 inches
- Height: 17 cm / 6.75 inches
