Antique Purple Velvet Brooch Box – F. Wykes & Storer Nottingham

Antique purple velvet brooch presentation box retailed by F. Wykes & Storer, Watch Makers & Jewellers, The Quadrant, Nottingham.

The case has a deep purple ribbed velvet exterior with a cream satin-lined lid and padded cream velvet interior. The raised central support is suited to displaying or storing a brooch or similar piece of jewellery.

The inside of the lid is printed with the original retailer details beneath a crown motif:

F. Wykes & Storer
Watch Makers & Jewellers
The Quadrant
Nottingham
Next to Theatre Royal

Approximate date: c.1900, late Victorian to Edwardian period. 75.B

Measurements:
7 × 5 × 3 cm
Approx. 2.76 × 1.97 × 1.18 inches

Condition: Very good antique condition. The purple velvet retains a strong colour with light surface wear and lint consistent with age. The cream interior shows light age-related marking and wear. The hinge and fastening are present. Please review the photographs for full condition details.