Bidspirit auction | AN ENGLISH JEWELRY CABINET, 19TH

AN ENGLISH JEWELRY CABINET, 19TH CENTURY - An English jewelry cabinet, 19th century, of upright rectangular form, finely crafted in richly figured rosewood with applied gadrooned molding to the base and lid, and inset with mother-of-pearl roundels and escutcheons. The front opening in two paneled doors reveals an interior fitted with four drawers, each with ivory or bone flower-shaped pulls, the drawers veneered in matching rosewood. The top opens on a brass hinge to reveal a shallow compartment, likely for rings or small objects. Raised on a slightly stepped plinth base. England, c. 1850–1870. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: 11 1/4 x 9 3/4 x 11 in., (29 x 25 x 28 cm.) Condition: Very good overall; minor surface wear, a few escutcheons replaced or lacking. Excellent patina. Interior drawers function smoothly. The key is missing.