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This antique jewellery box in vibrant coromandel was manufactured in the early 1860’s by the highly respected English cabinetmakers and retailers, Halstaff and Hannaford.
The interior of the box is lined with blue Morocco leather and matching velvet. A leather-bound tray can be removed to reveal a large velvet-lined compartment beneath. There is a further full-width compartment to the rear of the box.
The inside walls of the lid are veneered in Coromandel and inlaid with double brass stringing. There is a matching coromandel framed mirror fitted inside the lid which 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 inside the letter wallet is the original maker’s label which reads, ‘Halstaff and Hannaford, Manufacturers, 228 Regent St’.
The interior rims of the box are inlaid with brass corner mounts. A push button to the rear of the box releases a spring-loaded and independently lockable front drawer that contains smaller jewellery compartments and a ring/ cuff-link channel.
Both the Mordan & Co Bramah Patent lock and the lower drawer locks are fully working and come with their keys.
Measurements:
Height: 20 cm / 7.75 inches