Antique early 20th century or late 19th century small leather jewellery box
Antique early 20th century or late 19th century small leather jewellery box. This stunning, small leather bound jewellery box has a beautiful silk and velvet lined interior compartment for rings etc Originally it would have had a key but now, unfortunately lost. But this does not detract from the beauty of the item.
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Some age related wear - shows it's age. Stunning colour.
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Size: 13 cm wide 9 cm depth 4 cm tall
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The Dawn of Jewellery Boxes in Ancient Egypt
The earliest known use of jewellery boxes can be traced back to around 5000 BC in Ancient Egypt. These boxes, used by both genders, were considered essential due to the spiritual significance of jewellery.





















































