Name

Masonic Ballot Box

Origin/date 

UK, 19th century.

Masonic ballot box. On account of the slits it could also be a collecting box but since there are two compartments on the inside it looks more like a ballot box.

Material and dimensions

Mahogany and brass. 29 cm wide, 17 cm deep and  11 cm high.

Description

Box in mahogany with brass inlay (square and compass) some decorations and two slits. On the inside there are two compartments. The box can be locked.

Provenance

Belgium, antiques dealer

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