ANTIQUE Ca. 1860 Men ' S Leather Covered Box Gold Trim, Brass Lock & Hinges J. L. M.
Item History & Price
Antique ca. 1860 Leather Gentleman's Dresser / Desk Box. Gorgeous Gold Trim Along the edges and script embellishment in the middle of the lid. Original Brass Lock & Hinges, Opens and closes easily, the interior is lined with brown velvet, and the bottom is covered in silk. Made by a master craftsman in Richmond, VA as a "coming of age" gift. Initials J.L.M. for my great great great uncle who died in the Civil War. This box is in exemplary condition and has been displayed in se...veral museums. The leather is soft and supple, the gold trim is intact as is the velvet interior, the silk bottom shows wear, but is also intact. We do not have the original key unfortunately. Measures: 5" Wide x 2 1/2" Tall x 4" DeepMy family has owned this still working farm & dairy in central Virginia for over 240 years. We're selling some of our antiques, primitives, collectibles, etc. to help raise a bit of money with the costs of renovating / preserving the original 1742 house and out buildings. I've attached a couple pictures of some of our finished projects; We're working on the old kitchen next.
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ALWAYS combined and best method shipping. If I can ship for less I will refund the difference to your PayPal. I do check different carriers for the best rate. If shipping seems high PLEASE Contact me.
