Coromandel Antique Jewellery Box by George Betjemann & Sons
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This antique jewellery box, veneered in figured Coromandel, dates from the late 1870's and was manufactured by one of the finest English cabinetmakers, George Betjemann & Sons of 36 & 38 Pentonville Road, London.
The interior of the box is lined and ruched in dark purple velvet. There is a removable leather-bound tray with an open leather-lined area beneath, as well as a compartmented rear section. The lid of the box holds a ruched velvet panel which springs forward, with the push of a concealed button, to reveal a leather-framed mirror on the reverse, as well as a secret letter wallet behind. A push button to the rear of the box releases a spring-loaded front drawer, containing a velvet-lined jewellery area and a full width ring/ cuff-link channel.
The Bramah lock, stamped with 'Makers - G. Betjemann & Sons - London', is fully working and comes with its original Bramah key. ... Read More
The interior of the box is lined and ruched in dark purple velvet. There is a removable leather-bound tray with an open leather-lined area beneath, as well as a compartmented rear section. The lid of the box holds a ruched velvet panel which springs forward, with the push of a concealed button, to reveal a leather-framed mirror on the reverse, as well as a secret letter wallet behind. A push button to the rear of the box releases a spring-loaded front drawer, containing a velvet-lined jewellery area and a full width ring/ cuff-link channel.
The Bramah lock, stamped with 'Makers - G. Betjemann & Sons - London', is fully working and comes with its original Bramah key. ... Read More
- Width: 30.9 cm / 12.25 inches
- Depth: 22.8 cm / 9 inches
- Height: 20.8 cm / 8.25 inches
