Miniature Antique Jewellery Box in Coromandel, by Betjemann & Sons

This miniature antique jewellery box in coromandel dates from the mid-1870s. 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/cufflink 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’.

Ref: DL207