Antique Jewellery Box in Calamander with Secret Wall Compartments, by Asprey
Ref DL313
SOLD
Manufactured and retailed by Asprey in 1862, this antique jewellery box is veneered and cross-banded in Calamander with brass edging and brass recessed side handles.
The two self-locking Bramah locks are stamped with ‘ASPREY'S PATENT' around the circumference of the front aperture. 'Asprey's Patent' refers to the design of the lock, whereby the front aperture slides to the right or downwards, disengaging the locking mechanism and thus allowing the box to then be opened.
The interior of the box, lined with blue velvet and moiré silk, is fitted with a removable leather-bound jewellery tray and sub-tray. Beneath the tray is a large leather and velvet-lined area, with a further full width compartment to the rear of the box.
The interior rims of the box are veneered with cross-banded Calamander, concealing Edward's Patent brass hinges. An embossed leather panel on the inside of the lid displays the gold tooled maker's mark of, 'ASPREY. MANUFACTURER TO HER MAJESTY. 166 BOND ST W.
The spring-loaded lower drawer contains a leather-bound lidded surface, underneath which is a large velvet-lined area and a full width ring/ cuff link channel.
With the lower drawer removed, two concealed, spring-loaded boxes can be deployed from the left and right sides of the drawer housing. These boxes, made from Mahogany, have sliding tops that reveal velvet-lined compartments within.
Both Asprey Patent Bramah locks come with their original keys. ... Read More
The two self-locking Bramah locks are stamped with ‘ASPREY'S PATENT' around the circumference of the front aperture. 'Asprey's Patent' refers to the design of the lock, whereby the front aperture slides to the right or downwards, disengaging the locking mechanism and thus allowing the box to then be opened.
The interior of the box, lined with blue velvet and moiré silk, is fitted with a removable leather-bound jewellery tray and sub-tray. Beneath the tray is a large leather and velvet-lined area, with a further full width compartment to the rear of the box.
The interior rims of the box are veneered with cross-banded Calamander, concealing Edward's Patent brass hinges. An embossed leather panel on the inside of the lid displays the gold tooled maker's mark of, 'ASPREY. MANUFACTURER TO HER MAJESTY. 166 BOND ST W.
The spring-loaded lower drawer contains a leather-bound lidded surface, underneath which is a large velvet-lined area and a full width ring/ cuff link channel.
With the lower drawer removed, two concealed, spring-loaded boxes can be deployed from the left and right sides of the drawer housing. These boxes, made from Mahogany, have sliding tops that reveal velvet-lined compartments within.
Both Asprey Patent Bramah locks come with their original keys. ... Read More
- Width: 35.9 cm / 14.25 inches
- Depth: 26.7 cm / 10.5 inches
- Height: 19.5 cm / 7.75 inches
