Fine original finish with fine colour and patination. Original hardware. No repairs or restoration. Scuffs, scratches, and bruises as expected with age. Shrinkage separations to the joinery most particular to the inside mitered lid frame with shrinkage crack running across the top marquetry panel on the lid (as can be seen in images). These are all genuine signs of age. A very nice example.

Original finish, patination and colour. Original feet have been reattached with some surplus glue and nails. One small section of the rear left bun foot missing, this is internal and can’t be seen from the outside. Lid is bowed as is often the case. Parquetry veneer in good order. General scuffs and scratches as to be expected with age. The two tongues of the lock strike plate fitted to the lid are missing. A nice honest example.

Original finish, colour, and patination. Three shrinkage separation cracks to the lid with smaller ones radiating from the corners. Original brass hinges. The original red velvet covering to the bottom of the box has been glued down in sections where it has been lifting. This is an incredible rare survivor retaining its maker’s label. Two renewed old screws fitted on bottom hinge. The lid and carcass slightly warped as is often the case with these boxes, doesn’t detract from its overall appearance. One parquetry veneer specimen fitted to the inside of the lid slightly lifting. A good original example of its type. Would respond well to a light clean and wax.

Chip to the rim lower centre with some additional blemishes to the rim (minor). Numerous areas of surface loss to the painted vignette (clearly visible in the online images). Overall, in good condition considering age.