Antique Jewellery Box in Figured Walnut by Halstaff & Hannaford
Ref DL280
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This antique jewellery box in figured walnut was manufactured in the mid-1860’s by the highly respected English cabinetmakers and retailers, Halstaff & Hannaford.
The interior of the box is lined with blue velvet and matching moiré silk. The interior rims of the box are inlaid with Halstaff & Hannaford's characteristic ornate brass corner mounts.
The inside walls of the lid are veneered in coromandel and delicately inlaid with double brass stringing. There is a matching coromandel framed mirror fitted to the underside of the lid that has a ruched velvet panel to the reverse. A secret push button in the roof of the lid springs the mirror forward to reveal a leather-bound letter wallet behind. Set within the letter wallet is the maker's label, that reads, 'Halstaff and Hannaford, Manufacturers, 228 Regent Street'.
A push button to the rear of the box releases an independently lockable spring-loaded front drawer containing a compartmented interior and a ring/ cuff-link channel.
The Bramah patent lock is stamped with ’S. Mordan & Co. London’ and comes with its original key. ... Read More
The interior of the box is lined with blue velvet and matching moiré silk. The interior rims of the box are inlaid with Halstaff & Hannaford's characteristic ornate brass corner mounts.
The inside walls of the lid are veneered in coromandel and delicately inlaid with double brass stringing. There is a matching coromandel framed mirror fitted to the underside of the lid that has a ruched velvet panel to the reverse. A secret push button in the roof of the lid springs the mirror forward to reveal a leather-bound letter wallet behind. Set within the letter wallet is the maker's label, that reads, 'Halstaff and Hannaford, Manufacturers, 228 Regent Street'.
A push button to the rear of the box releases an independently lockable spring-loaded front drawer containing a compartmented interior and a ring/ cuff-link channel.
The Bramah patent lock is stamped with ’S. Mordan & Co. London’ and comes with its original key. ... Read More
- Width: 35.6 cm / 14 inches
- Depth: 25.2 cm / 10 inches
- Height: 20.1 cm / 8 inches