Good Victorian walnut & inlaid box.

A good quality Victorian figured walnut box, the top and front banded with geometric marquetry banding, the edges banded in tulipwood. There are further line inlays including around the vacant brass cartouche to the lid and the matching keyhole escutcheon.

The box opens to reveal a later mahogany interior with lift-out tray fitted with two plush velvet lined compartments with two further compartments in the storage area beneath.

With tassled key provided for display purposes only.

c.1870

11" x 8" x 5 1/2" high  (28cm x 20cm x 13.5cm)