Portable jewellery box by Mappin & Webb, London

First half 20th cent., wood covered with black morocco, with engineered extending internal with tiered compartments, lined with dark green velvet, with lock and key, signed in gilt lettering "Mappin & Webb Ltd., 2 Queen Victoria St. E.C." on the rim of the hinged front panel, with large gilt lettered monogram "A.L.C." on top, 25.5 x 17.5 x 13.5 cm.

In very fine condition with a few scratches. Very fine de-luxe jewellery box. See the extensive Wikipedia-article on the Mappin & Webb company, founded in 1775 and holding Royal Warrants to British monarchs since 1897.