Fine Regency Rosewood & Brass Jewellery / Dressing Box

This is a superb quality early 19th Century Regency antique rosewood jewellery / dressing box, the top and front profusely inlaid with brass decoration, the sides with flush fitting brass carry handles. The top has a vacant central cartouche. The brass in excellent condition. The box opens to reveal the original Moroccan red leather interior, the lift-out tray revealing a further storage area beneath. To the right of the box a brass pin releases the spring-loaded side drawer lined in the original moire silk. Inside the lid a drop-down document pouch reveals the original mirror which is in good order. We have re-lined the base of the main compartment with complimentary plush red velvet. It has a working lock and tassled key.