Antique Jewellery Box in Rosewood with Foliate Brass Inlay, by Charles Essex

Dating from 1840, this antique jewellery box in rosewood is inlaid with a delicate foliate brass design, accompanying radial brass edging, recessed brass side handles and a Bramah lock. The centrepiece to the lid bears the engraved initials of ‘E.A’.

The interior is lined in green velvet and moiré silk, with the inner rims of the box inlaid with brass corner mounts and stringing. There is a removable compartmented leather-bound tray with a full-width ring/cufflink channel. There is a further velvet-lined compartment beneath this tray and to the rear of the box.

The independently lockable lower drawer comprises a large open lined area with an additional full-width ring/cufflink channel. On the underside of the drawer is a paper manufacturer’s label belonging to Charles Essex, 79 Pantheon, Oxford Street, London.

Both locks are fully working and come with their keys.

Ref: DL213