![]() Thus, since we are currently working on the second series of the Treasure Boxes, and designed these with a secret writing surface, it seemed like a good idea to use this method as a way of opening the trays. This system still works perfectly after a century and a half. When this button is pressed it releases a catch inside and two springs act to push the hidden drawer forward from the bottom. There is room for the tools used in sewing and other crafts.Īt the back of the box is a button in the frame. The trays hold the cut glass jars for the powders and make up materials. This box is in rather poor condition, but includes a mirror under the lid which hides a space behind it for letters. I have posted here a photo of a wonderful ebony dressing box. Since these were portable and often contained letters or money which was valuable, they included catches, moveable panels and springs which would open hidden compartments. As I continued to explore, I found an unusual cavity which had not been opened before (as far as the docents were aware.) Inside that compartment I found a neat $100 bill (in 1930 Monopoly money!) Of course I replaced it and I am sure it is still there today.ĭuring the Victorian period there were lots of things produced which used secret escapements. One day I opened a slant front Chippendale desk and began to remove the usual "secret" compartments. Each day at 8:00 am I was waiting at the door for it to open and each day at 9:00 pm I was the last person to leave when it closed.ĭuring that time I had the pleasure of spending time in each of the 115 rooms studying the furniture at my leisure. I spent three months at Winterthur that year and was allowed to live in my camper on the parking lot, just a few hundred yards from the museum and library. That meant I was allowed to actually open drawers, crawl underneath and generally handle objects (with a great deal of care.) In return, they allowed me a certain "discretion" in my efforts to examine furniture in the collection. I have always had a fascination for secret drawers, secret compartments, secret panels and related tricks of the trade which have been incorporated in historic furniture designs by clever people.ĭuring the Summer Institute at Winterthur in 1978, I went out of my way to do favors for the docents who were working there. PLEASE CALL FOR A CHAT AND TO DISCUSS ANY REQUIREMENTS OR QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE.Victorian Dressing Box (Button At Back Edge) WE SELL QUALITY ANTIQUE FURNITURE AT TRADE PRICES UNDER THE DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO RETURN YOUR ITEM WITHIN 7 DAYS FROM THE DAY AFTER RECEIPT OF DELIVERY Where we offer 'free delivery' we will include this in the refund and therefore you would only need to pay the return courier fee. (You will only need to pay for the courier charges for delivery and return). WE FULL UNDERSTAND THAT BUYING ON THE INTERNET CAN BE A DAUNTING EXPERIENCE AND FOR THIS REASON WE ARE MORE THAN HAPPY FOR YOU TO HAVE A PIECE DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME AND IF FOR ANY REASON YOU ARE UNHAPPY WITH IT ON ARRIVAL we will give a full refund on any item, provided you let us know within 7 days of delivery and provided the item is returned to us in its original condition. ![]() VISITORS WELCOME TO VIEW STOCK AT OUR 4000.SQ.FT WAREHOUSE AND WE WELCOME ALL ENQUIRIES VIA EMAIL/TELEPHONE 01423561334/078843773 WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE Our furniture is cleaned and polished using traditional waxing methods.ĭELIVERY WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the charm and character of the period. All of the drawers are oak lined and stand on Gillows legs on turned feet. It is flanked on either side by two large drawers one of which is a cellarette drawer. ![]() Constructed from quality mahogany it has a rounded edge to the top over a central drawer above an arched frieze, which is in fact a secret drawer.
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