Signed Mid-19th c. Wooden Lock Box c.1863 Desks The chess board is aluminum

The chess board is aluminum and inlaid brass with rosettes on the sides and felt on the bottom

MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Pressed Steel

Minor chip in wood

Wrapped in a natural vegetable tanned leather strap

Signed Mid-19th c. Wooden Lock Box c.1863 Desks The chess board is aluminumABOUT 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