An attractive Late 18th / Early 19th Century Antique English Georgian Brass Hanging Box with simple repoussé decoration, retaining it's original hanger, the hinge still in good working order. For similar examples, see Schiffer, { The Brass Book ~ Exton, PA, 1978 }, where the author considers the various claims made regarding the purpose of these boxes, which were most probably used for holding candles or tapers.
Height ~ 16.50 cm. / 6.50 inches ~ Width ~ 18.40 cm. / 7.25 inches ~ Depth ~ 8.90 cm. / 3.50 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1800.
