Antique Silver Plated Fruit Basket.

Well made solid mahogany box, probably made for scientific instrument. The lid has central inset brass plaque engraved with owner's name, 'G Cundells'. There is also shield shaped inset brass escutcheon on the keyhole (no key).Inside, the purple velvet lining is still present on lid but has been ...

A late 19th century specimen box with multi wood decoration to the top as shown.This interesting box does need some re-polishing to enhance the different wood inserts and thiswould enhance an already decorative table box.There is lock but no key, The green lining appears to be original and it ...