AN ANTIQUE ENGLISH BRASS INLAID BURLED BLACK WALNUT COLLECTOR'S SPECIMEN BOX, 19TH CENTURY, the beautifully figured hinged rectangular walnut top centering an inlaid lacquered brass panel with scalloped corners, trimmed in ebonized wood and opening to an interior with a black textured leather inset top within gilt paper border, over a conforming two handled tray fitted with various open compartments and covering a two compartment interior, lined with patterned cream colored paper and enclosed by matching exterior sides with front centering a shaped rectangular lacquered brass escutcheon, includes one key. Height: 5 1/4" Width: 15 3/4" Depth: 10 1/2" Provenance: Well-traveled Private Collector, Houston, Texas

Antique condition with age shrinkage cracks, old scratches, losses, normal surface buildup, and expected general wear throughout.  Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."