Victorian Welsh Burr-walnut Architect's Instrument Box, Herbert of Ammanford

An exquisite untouched survival of the everyday instruments of a Victorian architect, cased within a fine burr-walnut box with brass attachments and a fitted interior of two compartments above a drawer. The original instruments are by Stanley of Holborn and other makers. The brass plaque on the top. Is inscribed "H H & Co" for H Herbert & Co, architects of Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, who were renowned in the region for their design of chapels. Excellent original condition with a wonderful colour and surface.

(The padding beneath the lid would originally have been covered with material). Carmarthenshire, west Wales, circa 1880. Height: 7 inches; 18 cms. Width: 14.5 inches; 37 cms.

Depth: 8 inches, 20 cms. The item "Victorian Welsh Burr-walnut Architect's Instrument Box, Herbert of Ammanford" is in sale since Friday, March 20, 2020. This item is in the category "Antiques\Antique Furniture\Boxes/Chests\Victorian (1837-1901)". The seller is "welshantiques-richardbebb" and is located in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom.

Style: Victorian
Material: Burr-Walnut
Product Type: Architect's Instrument Box
Original/Reproduction: Original