A solid oak jewellery box of large proportions in the form of a medieval castle, c.1880. Irish. The box is substantial, weighing 7.5kg.
The jewellery box boasts four solid oak turrets and an intricately carved floral drawbridge which lifts to reveal four dovetailed oak drawers. It is beautifully made.
It appears the drawbridge used to be unlocked via a hidden catch to the underside (the historic loss of the same evident underneath - please see photos). The loss of this catch means the bottom drawer can be pushed in a little further than the others. The drawbridge front lifts smoothly and sits perfectly flush meaning the drawers remain a secret even without the catch.
A fantastic thing.
Provenance: Dublin, Ireland.
Dimensions
Height: 36.5cm
Depth: 27cm
Width: 32cm
Delivery
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