Antique Thomas Langstaff Whitehaven Burgundy Jewellery Presentation Box

Antique brooch presentation box retailed by Thomas Langstaff, Watchmaker, Jeweller, Gold & Silversmith, 58 Lowther Street, Whitehaven.

The case has a burgundy textured exterior, cream silk-lined lid and original cream velvet fitted base. The long horizontal slit in the velvet fitting is consistent with a brooch or pin presentation case.

The retailer’s details remain clearly printed inside the lid:

Thomas Langstaff
Watchmaker, Jeweller
Gold & Silver Smith
58 Lowther St
Whitehaven

A historical trade-directory entry records Thomas Langstaff, watch maker, at 58 Lowther Street, Whitehaven, matching the address printed in the case. 11.C

Measurements:
6.5 × 4 × 2 cm / 2.56 × 1.57 × 0.79 inches

Condition: Good antique condition. Surface wear consistent with age. Interior shows age-related wear, discolouration and compression to the velvet. The printed retailer’s mark remains legible.