Antique Jewellery Box with Secret Internal Travelling Box and Glass Display Area

This large antique jewellery box, dating from the mid-1870's, is veneered in coromandel, edged in brass, and bears a centrally mounted inlaid brass monogram beneath a countess' coronet.

The interior of the box is lined with burgundy velvet accompanying matching Morocco leather and moiré silk.

The front flap of the box opens forward to reveal a very unusual hinged glass cased display compartment to the reverse.

The rear compartment of the main section features a removable floor that conceals a hinged mahogany travelling glass-windowed display case.

The lower drawer features a large velvet and silk-lined compartment

The ruched velvet panel in the lid can be removed and reversed to display a free-standing mirror. A concealed leather-bound letter wallet is fitted to the underside of the lid.

The Bramah lock is fully working and comes with its key.

Ref: DL383