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Lot 7155

A Fine Brass Inlayed Mahogany Campaign Jewelry Box

Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Circa 1870s, with inlayed brass escutcheons and perimeter line inlays, campaign flush side handles, the right lower side with key entry single drawer fitted in deep crimson velvet retaining a London based cabinet finisher's label dated 1877, the hinged top opens to a divided interior with matching velvet and gilt leather borders, with pull down letter storage and mirror, removable upper tray, the underside with later felt centering a London antique dealers label, includes key.

7 x 12 x 9 1/2 in.

Private Collection, Charlottesville, Virginia

Good estate condition; a few scattered minor scuffs and scratches to exterior; some soiling to crimson upholstered surfaces; likely later mirror;