Fine Victorian Coromandel Jewellery Box

A fine quality Victorian coromandel jewellery box, the domed top with engraved central brass cartouche, the front with matching keyhole escutcheon. The box opens to reveal the original interior, re-lined in a blue cotton moire and a luxurious blue silk velvet. The top fitted with various compartments. To the rear of the box a button releases the front drawer retaining it's original blue silk interior. To the right another button releases the side drawer. In the lid behind the lock keep a secret button releases the silk velvet backed reversible mirror which reveals a leather pouch for storing documents. With working lock & tassled key. c.1870 30.5cm x 23cm x 19cm high.