Antique burr walnut jewellery box.

A fine Victorian burr walnut jewellery box, banded with ebony strips, the top with a vacant shield shaped brass cartouche with swag beneath, the drop front with matching keyhole escutcheon.

The box opens to reveal a fully fitted interior lined in a plush rich red velvet, the top section fitted various compartments, to the back are two rows of ring / ear-ring holders. The two drawers fitted brass handles are similarly lined in velvet.

With fully working lock & tassled key.

12" x 9" x 8" high (30.5cm x 23cm x 20cm)

c.1870