A Regency engraved brass and kingwood jewellery casket
By F. West, London, early 19th century, mounted on a later mahogany stand
Banded overall, the hinged rectangular lid with initials VH, enclosing blue velvet lined interior with various open and adjustable compartments, maker's label inscribed F. West/manufacturer to her Majesty/Prince Albert and Royal family/No. 1/St. James Street, the lock inscribed J. Bram../124 Picadilly, above a comformingly fitted frieze drawer
20 cm. high x 39 cm. wide x 27 cm. deep (the chest)
A Regency engraved brass and kingwood jewellery casket
By F. West, London, early 19th century, mounted on a later mahogany stand
Banded overall, the hinged rectangular lid with initials VH, enclosing blue velvet lined interior with various open and adjustable compartments, maker's label inscribed F. West/manufacturer to her Majesty/Prince Albert and Royal family/No. 1/St. James Street, the lock inscribed J. Bram../124 Picadilly, above a comformingly fitted frieze drawer
20 cm. high x 39 cm. wide x 27 cm. deep (the chest)