Antique James Carr Aberdeen Jewellery Presentation Box, Blue Velvet Interior
Antique jewellery presentation box retailed by James Carr, manufacturing jeweller and watchmaker of Little Belmont Street, Aberdeen.
The cream-lined lid is printed:
Manufacturing Jeweller & Watchmaker
Est’d 1881
James Carr
Little Belmont St.
Aberdeen
Historical records confirm James Carr traded as a jeweller in Little Belmont Street, Aberdeen, and advertised the business as established in 1881.
The box has a mottled brown leather-covered exterior with tooled border decoration, a cream fabric-lined lid, deep blue velvet base, hinged construction and push-button clasp. The long interior is suitable for a bracelet, bar brooch, necklace or another elongated jewellery item. B.22
Measurements
13.5 × 5 × 2 cm
Approximately 5.31 × 1.97 × 0.79 inches
Condition: Good antique condition. The exterior shows some rubbing and wear to the edges. The hinges and clasp are present. Please refer to the photographs for the full condition.