Ca. 1890 British Gothic Revival Cut Steel Mounted Ebonized Hardwood Keepsake Box For Sale

FINE ANTIQUE STEEL MOUNTED EBONIZED HARDWOOD TREASURE BOX
A particularly handsome late 19th century English box bench-crafted of mahogany with ebony finish. Gothic Revival steel cutwork mounts and corner straps. Dramatic brass encircled steel bosses at top corners. Push-button opening on recessed 8-knuckle brass hinge. Interior lined with padded silk velvet. NOTE: The box was originally designed to hold a pocket watch. I removed the fitted wood panel at its hinge mount - facilitating use as a keepsake or jewelry box. Kindly review descriptive information and study photographs for details.2.3\" high (steel ball foot to corner dome), 2.5\" wide, 3.3\" deepCONSCIENTIOUSLY PACKED AND SHIPPED WORLDWIDE