Treasure Chest : Victorian Era Jewel Box from W.M.Drummond & Co. of Melbourne

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A most unusual Victorian Era leather bound oversized jewel box with insignia for W.M.Drummond & Co. of Melbourne.

The outside of the wooden box is bound on all sides in deep brown leather with embossing and gilding on the domed top. The leather is in good condition with no rips or tears. The brass hinge is in fine working condition, and the hidden button clasp at the front is in good working order.

The box is lined in purple silk and red velvet, and features an unusual lift-out tier. You could add ring rolls to the lower section and keep the upper for larger pieces. The box does close with a regular sized antique ring box on the top tier.

The outside dimensions are 11.5cm wide x 14.5cm deep x 9cm tall
The inside of the lift out tier measures 8.5cm x 10.7cm x 1.5cm
The lower section dimensions are 8.7cm x 11cm x 2cm

W.M.Drummond & Co was named after William Drummond, and was renowned for style and quality since its inception in 1885. It was considered by many to be the premier jewellery house of Melbourne at the close of the Victorian Era and through much of the 20th Century.  The firm was located in Collins Street in its early days before moving to Bourke Street. The firm closed in 2002.

Please note: the blue velvet ring box is shown for scale and is not included in the sale, the jewellery is for display purposes only, but may be available in another listing.

Description

A Victorian Era leather bound oversized jewel box with insignia for W.M.Drummond & Co of Melbourne.

The box is lined in purple silk and red velvet, and features an unusual lift-out tier. You could add ring rolls to the lower section and keep the upper for larger pieces. The box does close with a regular sized antique ring box on the top tier.

The outside dimensions are 11.5cm wide x 14.5cm deep x 9cm tall
The inside of the lift out tier measures 8.5cm x 10.7cm x 1.5cm
The lower section dimensions are 8.7cm x 11cm x 2cm

Please note: the blue velvet ring box is shown for scale and is not included in the sale, the jewellery is for display purposes only, but may be available in another listing.