Signed Mid-19th c. Wooden Lock Box c.1863 Desks top and back

top and back

Wrapped in a natural vegetable tanned leather strap

The screw height is adjustable

Minor chip in wood

MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Pressed Steel

Signed Mid-19th c. Wooden Lock Box c.1863 Desks top and backABOUT A mid 19th century handmade wooden lock box with original key and pull out inner compartment. Signed inside "this Box was maid by J. W. Harrison 1863 Second lock on the Left". Solidly constructed with dovetail joints. CREATOR J. W. Harrison. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1863. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Wood, Metal. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 5. 75 in. W 11. 5 in. D 6. 25 in., Inner Dimensions: H 45 in. W 7 in. D 4. 25