Antique burr walnut jewellery box.

A fine Victorian burr walnut jewellery box with brass banding and line inlay, the lid with vacant brass cartouche and the lock with Bramah style escutcheon.

The lid opens to reveal a mahogany interior lined in purple moire and silk velvet fabric. The lift out tray with various compartments reveals a further storage area beneath.

To the rear of the box are two rows of ring holders in padded velvet.

A push of a secret button on the inside of the lid reveals a reversible mirror with leather stationery compartment behind.

At the rear of the box a brass button operates the drawer to the front of the box, similarly line in silk velvet.

With fully working lock and key.

c.1870.

12" x 9" x 7" high (30cm x 23cm x 18cm)