Exceptional Victorian burr walnut jewellery box.

A stunning Victorian burr walnut dome-topped jewellery box, veneered all round in some of the finest burr walnut we have ever seen with the same quality used on the back & sides. To the top is a central decorative engraved brass escutcheon, to the front a matching keyhole escutcheon.

The box has been re-lined in a luxurious purple silk velvet. The engraved hinges and lock retain their original gilt finish.

With working lock & tassled key.

c.1860

30.5cm x 23cm x 13cm high.