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A Late 19th Century Mahogany & Ebony Pietra Dura Grand Tour Collectors Box Engraved Karlsbad, Germany The Lid Is Decorated with Marble And Agate Geometric Motifs. With Continental Si...

A 19th Century Moorish Zanzibar Brass & Hardwood Decorative Box on Matching Folding Brass Studded Stand Extra dimensions without stand Height: 21cm Width: 48.5cm Depth: 24.5cm

A 20th Century Hand Painted Hinged Lidded Tea Caddy In The Shape Of An Apple With A Metal Patinated Stalk

Exquisite craftsmanship from the early 19th century a Mahogany writing slope befit with A black velvet interior & A pair of glass inkwells by J J Mechi of No 4, Leadenhall Street, City of London, circa 1830s Would make an ideal gift for the writing enthusiast or London historian. Item has lever action hidden compartment. Has an oval front brass plaque ideal for engraving a message if the item is a gift. Comes with the original heavy metal topped inkwells and notepad, modern quill and stand.Other items are shown for illustrative purposes. Alderman John Joseph Mechi (1802–1880) was a silversmith, banker, inventor and Alderman of the City of London. He experimented with new farming methods on his estate at Tiptree in Essex. Mechi was born in London 22 May 1802, the third son of Giacomo Mechi, a citizen of Bologna, who had settled in England early in life, was naturalised, and obtained a post at Kensington Palace in the household of George III. His mother was Elizabeth, daughter of J. Beyer of Poland Street, London. John at the age of sixteen was placed as a clerk in a house in Walbrook, trading with Newfoundland, a job he had for ten years. In 1828 he set up on his own account as a cutler in a small workshop at 130 Leadenhall Street, from where he removed to No. 4 in the same street in 1830. Between 1830 and 1840 he made his fortune through the 'magic razor strop' which bears his name After the Crimean war and a fashion for beards, sales declined. On 10 November 1840 he took out a patent for 'improvements in apparatus to be applied to lamps in order to carry off heat and the products of consumption'. This was for the external shop-window lamps...

A Beautiful & Luxurious Handcrafted Regency Bramah Rosewood Fold-out Travelling Writing Companion With Fitted Leather Interior, Ceramic Blotting Tablets. Complete with Beautifully De...

Military Campaign Walnut Brass Bound Box With Fitted Velvet Interior A bespoke watch winder box for the watch aficionado, hand finished & fitted with a ...

Elegant Art Deco Sterling Silver Engraved Cigarette Case By Renowned British SilverSmiths Harman Bros. Birmingham 1931. Weight 129grams Hallma...

A Victorian Military Campaign brass bound mahogany and brass writing slope with black leather tooled Interior and secret compartment. Made in 1800s #11 Features a blank brass front shield ideal for engraving Antique lap desks...

A stunning georgian military campaign rosewood & brass bound hand crafted writing slope. With Red Tooled Leather Interior, Befit with the original glass inkwells. Made by Esteemed Maker with Royal Warrant "Tompson" circa 1830s A rare Thompson lock with attractive stamped escutcheon with coat of arms. The top and front have been decorated with brass inlay and brass reinforcing edges and corners. Inside there are secret drawers concealed beneath the writing surface. The glass ink bottles are original to the item with red leather tooled interior. This writing slope comes with original "Tompson" lock. Will sent with a vintage writing pen...

A Sterling Silver Hallmarked Engine Turned Cigarette Presentation Box With A Textured Border, by Asprey & Co London. Within an original Asprey & Co fitted case. Weight of silver 475g...

Regency period early 19th century flame mahogany tea caddy box with swing handle complete with an original hallmarked sterling silver George III tea caddy spoon Comes with working key, item opens to reveal a fitted interior with twin caddies & central crystal mixing bowl which is a later addition. A tea caddy is a box, jar, canister, or other receptacle used to store tea. When first introduced to Europe from Asia, tea was extremely expensive, and kept under lock and key. The containers used were often expensive and decorative, to fit in with the rest of a drawing-room or other reception room. Hot water was carried up from the kitchen, and the tea made by the mistress of the house, or under her supervision. As the use of the jar waned and the box became more popular, the provision of different receptacles for green and black tea...

19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Parquetry Table Top Kodansu Cabinet With An Arrangement of Seven Drawers & Metal Handles & Finishings

19th Century Moorish Tortoiseshell and Bone Trinket Box, Lined with Blue Velvet. Ideal for jewellery or keepsakes or just as a decorative desk item.

An Early Victorian Burr Walnut Velvet Cushion Lined Ladies Dressing Box Box features an elegant ebonised banding. The domed cover with central brass carrying and fall front handle ...

Handcrafted 19th Century Rosewood Veneer Writing Slope With A Tooled Purple Leather Writing Liner. Item Featured Brass Carry Handles & Is Finished With A Decorative Brass Inlay. Manu...

Antique Coromandel and Brass Bound Campaign Humidor. The cigars depicted are for illustrative purposes only.

Sterling Silver Machine Turned Engraved Cheroot Case W H Haseler Ltd. 1920 Hallmarked W.H.H Birmingham V Hallmark Engraving to front 85 grams

Military Campaign 19th Century Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Ebonized Trim. Interior Features a tooled Blue Leather Liner A Single Glass Inkwell, A Handcrafted Exquisite Gift For The Writing Enthusiast. Antique lap...

A Handmade Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlay Tea Caddy With Brass Hinges A tea caddy is a box, jar, canister, or other receptacle used to store tea. When first introduced to Europe from Asia, tea was extremely expensive, and kept under lock and key. The containers used were often expensive and decorative, to fit in with the rest of a drawing-room or other reception room. Hot water was carried up from the kitchen, and the tea made...

A Handmade Victorian Fruitwood & Inlay Tea Caddy With Zinc Lining A tea caddy is a box, jar, canister, or other receptacle used to store tea. When first introduced to Europe from Asia, tea was extremely expensive, and kept under lock and key. The containers used were often expensive and decorative, to fit in with the rest of a drawing-room or other reception room. Hot water was carried up from the kitchen, and the tea made...

A Sarcophagus Shaped Regency Rosewood, Brass Tea Caddy With Two Separate Tea Compartments and Individual Handled Lids, Centred on Four Bun Feet Circa 1700's Great patina embellishi...

Victorian Burr Walnut Small Keepsake Chest With Engraved Brass Details & Cream Leather Supports 1800's

19th Century Rosewood and Brass Bound Mens Grooming Box With Internal Mirror and Drawer. Inscribed CDB to brass front mount. No key

19th Century Burr Walnut Handcrafted Exquisite Writing Slope With Brass Inlay A handcrafted exquisite writing slope with tooled leather fitted interior befit with a glass inkwell Would make an ideal gift for the writing enthusiast. Item will include pad, quill (modern) and stand and inkwell. Antique lap desks...