Antique Jewellery Box in Coromandel with Betjemann Patent 'Automatic' Mechanism, Retailed by Leuchars
Ref DL418
SOLD
Dating from 1874, this large antique jewellery box in Coromandel was designed and manufactured by George Betjemann & Sons, innovators of some of the finest and most creative mechanisms in cabinet-making.
This Betjemann Patent mechanism operates so that as the lid of the box is raised, the two winged side trays and the front panel automatically open out simultaneously; this action is then reversed as the lid is closed.
The interior is finished with blue Morocco leather, velvet and moiré silk. The central area of the box houses two removable leather-bound trays, the top one being fitted with six compartments and a ring/ cuff link channel. With all the trays removed, two small concealed leather-bound drawers behind become accessible.
A leather-bound plaque to the inside of the lid is gold-tooled with 'W. Leuchars - Manufacturer - 38 Piccadilly, London'. A further brass plate on the front flap of the box bears the engraved retailer's mark of, ‘Leuchars & Son - 38 & 39 Piccadilly.
The mark of 'Betjemann's 243’ and 'Patent 243’ are stamped on the lower hinge mounts of the drop-front panel.
The Bramah lock is fully working and comes with its original Bramah key. ... Read More
This Betjemann Patent mechanism operates so that as the lid of the box is raised, the two winged side trays and the front panel automatically open out simultaneously; this action is then reversed as the lid is closed.
The interior is finished with blue Morocco leather, velvet and moiré silk. The central area of the box houses two removable leather-bound trays, the top one being fitted with six compartments and a ring/ cuff link channel. With all the trays removed, two small concealed leather-bound drawers behind become accessible.
A leather-bound plaque to the inside of the lid is gold-tooled with 'W. Leuchars - Manufacturer - 38 Piccadilly, London'. A further brass plate on the front flap of the box bears the engraved retailer's mark of, ‘Leuchars & Son - 38 & 39 Piccadilly.
The mark of 'Betjemann's 243’ and 'Patent 243’ are stamped on the lower hinge mounts of the drop-front panel.
The Bramah lock is fully working and comes with its original Bramah key. ... Read More
- Width: 36.8 cm / 14.5 inches
- Depth: 29.2 cm / 11.5 inches
- Height: 23.6 cm / 9.25 inches
