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The box is in figured Rosewood.
This was one of the highly prized of the imported cabinet makers woods
in the Regency/Early Victorian period.
The decorative inlay, here the escutcheon is mother of pearl.
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As well as the silver toped bottles and glass containers there is a centrally placed lift out fitted tray which has mother of
pearl handled implements.
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| The silver has a pierced and engraved design of stylized flora.
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The glass containers are all ground; some as the bottle on the top
left has fluted cuts.
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| The Silver is of high quality and all hallmarked London 1840/41
To the very left is the "maker's" mark.
The "T.D" probably is the mark of Thos. Dexter.
The next punch is the
"Queen's head".
The next mark "Lion Passant" denotes that this is silver of
sterling standard. (925)
The date letter "E" is next, and finally the "Leopard's
head for London.
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This is the entry for London 1840/41 in English Goldsmiths and Their
Marks by Sir Charles J. Jackson
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A catch reveals a document pocket and a mirror which retains its original
glass and mercurial silvering.
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There is a real sensation of looking into the past with an old mirror which
is no longer able to show ones obvious self!
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The side drawer is fitted for jewelry.
The inside of the tray is fitted with leather and lined with silk.
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The lock plate is stamped: "VR" : Victoria Regina.
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