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Cylindrical box following the tradition of fine English personal boxes 1. Solid satinwood construction with figured grain, cast iron carry handle, and working lock with key. Black felt-lined interior compartment. Brass hinges. The box rests upon a flattened ebonized base. Period boxes of this form were crafted for the luxury market, often used for storing gloves or personal items. English, circa 1900
height: 4 in. (10 cm.)
width: 15 in. (38 cm.)
depth: 5.5 in. (14 cm.)
Further readings and sources:
- Reference: For historical context of fine English boxes of this period, see Clarke, A., & O’Kelly, J. (2003). Antique Boxes, Tea Caddies, & Society 1700-1880. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing, p. 245. ↩
