IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF BOXES OR CASES FOR CON- TAINING JEWELLERY AND THE LIKE
Year: 1881

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to William Robert Lake of the Firm of Haseltine, Lake,
& Co. Patent Agents, Southampton Buildings, London, for an Invention
of IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF BOXES OR CASES FOR CON-
TAINING JEWELLERY AND THE LIKE." A communication from abroad by
Jean Marie Douarin, of Paris, France.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said William Robert Lake at the
Office of the Commissioners of Patents on the 22nd December 1881.
WILLIAM ROBERT LAKE of the Firm of Haseltine, Lake & Co. Patent Agents,
Southampton Buildings, London. "IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF
BOXES OR CASES FOR CONTAINING JEWELLERY AND THE LIKE.'
cation from abroad by Jean Marie Douarin, of Paris, France.]
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This Invention relates to jewel or similar cases or boxes and comprises
improvements in the construction of the outer frame or casing and of the inner
portion or cushion on which the different kinds of jewellery are placed within
the case.
Jewel cases or boxes as ordinarily constructed are made of wood and card board,
the hinges being fixed outside so as to project from the frame and after the frame
or outer case is made the inside part is lined and the outer part is covered with
suitable paper, leather woven material or the like.
According to the present Invention the outer case is made of two stamped
pieces or plates of metal the one forming the lower part of the box and the other
forming the lid or cover. The two separate pieces to form the hinge are parts of
the plates of which the outer case is made, and for this purpose the two plates of
metal which are cut beforehand to the desired shape are stamped in such a manner
as to give the box when finished the desired shape, the hinges being obtained by
means of projections of required dimensions forming part of each plate of metal.
The lower part of the box is united to the lid or cover by introducing the pin or

page_text: axis of the hinges. The exterior and interior fitting of the box or case is then
effected in the usual manner and the usual materials may be employed for this
purpose.
I also make, in a similar manner, the inside part or cushion of the box, that is to
say, the portion which is to hold the jewellery; I form this portion of metallic
sheets made in one piece suitably cut out and afterwards stamped to the desired
shape.
In carrying the said Invention into practice I cut a sheet of metal to form the
lid of the outer box in such a manner that there are four projections on the four
sides of the piece to form the top of the cover, these projections being designed to
form the four sides of the lid when stamped, and a further projection is provided
in one of the above projections to form the central part of the hinge. The plate
to form the lower part of the box is made in a similar manner with four side
projections, one of these projections being provided with two further projections
which when rolled up, will complete the two outer parts of the hinge.
I will now describe the manner of making according to my Invention, the inner
portions of such cases or boxes in various forms.
In making a box or case for four studs the plate for the inner portion is cut
out and stamped and then lined with velvet, and then four depressions are made
which will serve to hold the studs.
An inner box or cushion suitable for a ring is made as follows: the plate is cut
to a suitable shape which, when the metal is stamped, will form the holder or
support for the ring and then it is lined or covered with velvet.
For ear-rings the inner part or cushion is made as follows. The plate is cut to
the required shape and is provided with the slits or openings required for the
hanging of the ear-rings; it is then stamped and then the lining is effected.
It is obvious that, according to the sizes of the plates, they may be simply covered
with paper in the ordinary manner, in order to ensure the adherence of the velvet
which holds better on paper than on metal, or they may be covered with card-
board instead of paper to make them more rigid.
It will also be understood that I may, according to my Invention, construct
inner boxes or cushions of all shapes and all sizes designed for all purposes and
capable of being adapted in outer jewel cases of all kinds, which may have been
made by any method whatever. It is also obvious that
may vary (to suit all
purposes) the shapes, sizes and materials employed in the construction of jewel
cases composed of a metallic frame and inner box according to my Invention; and
cover and line the same with any materials suitable for the purpose and provide
them with any suitable ornamentation.
According to one mode of construction of the outer box for large sized jewel
cases, I make the lid of wood so as to ensure greater rigidity. It is composed of a
thin plate of veneering or sheet of wood rolled several times and then glued on
another piece of wood. The bottom part of the box is formed of a sheet of thin
metal covered over by a sheet of card-board so as to give it more rigidity; when
the sheet iron and card-board have been suitably cut by shears, the card-board is
glued on to the metal, then the sides are again cut in the multiple band so obtained
and then stamped.

page_text: SPECIFICATION in pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent filed
by the said William Robert Lake in the Great Seal Patent Office on the
21st June 1882.
"
WILLIAM ROBERT LAKE, of the Firm of Haseltine Lake & Co. Patent Agents
Southampton Buildings London. IMPROVEMENTS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF
BOXES OR CASES FOR CONTAINING JEWELLERY AND THE LIKE." A communi-
cation from abroad by Jean Marie Douarin, of Paris, France.
This Invention relates to boxes or cases for containing jewellery and the like,
and comprises improvements in the construction of the outer frame or casing, and
of the inner portion, and of the parts designed for the reception of the different
articles which the said case is to contain.
Jewel cases or boxes as ordinarily constructed are made of wood and card-board,
the hinges being fixed outside so as to project from the frame, and after the frame
or outer casing is made, the inside part is lined and the outer part is covered
with suitable paper, leather, woven materials, or the like.
According to the present Invention the outer case is made of two stamped
pieces or plates of metal, one forming the lower part of the frame, and the other
forming the lid or cover. Each of the two parts of the hinge is formed in one
piece with one of the plates of which the frame of the case is made and for this
purpose the two plates of metal which are cut beforehand to the desired shape are
stamped in such a manner as to give the box or case, when finished, the desired
shape, and the hinge is formed by means of projections of the required dimensions
provided on each of the plates. The lower part of the frame is united to the lid
or cover by introducing the pin or axis of the hinge and the frame of the box or
case is thus completed. The exterior and interior of the said frame are then lined
or covered in the usual manner and with any of the materials usually employed
for this purpose.
I also make in a similar manner the inside part of the box that is to say the
portion which is to hold the jewellery; I form this portion of metallic sheets
each made in one piece suitably cut out and afterwards stamped to the desired
shape.
In the accompanying Drawing
Figure 1 represents a metal plate a which when stamped will form the lid or
cover of the outer box; the four projections b provided upon the four sides being
designed to form the sides of the lid or cover, and a further projection c being
provided on one of the above projections to form the central part of the hinge.
Figure 2 shews a plate d which is designed to form the lower part of the frame
the projections e with which the said plate is provided forming after the stamping
is effected the sides of the said lower part; one of these projections e being pro-
vided with two further projections f which when properly bent will constitute the
two outer parts of the hinge.
Figure 3 represents a plan or top view of the frame of the box when
completed.
Figure 4 is a front view of the same.
Figure 5 is a transverse section of the same.
These Figures shew the mode of constructing the improved case or box and
serve to illustrate the method of stamping the parts to form the same.
The following Figures relate to the construction of the inner portion or cushion

page_text: to be placed within the frame or outer casing and designed to receive the jewellery
or other articles.
Figures 6 to 11 represent the method of constructing the inner portion or cushion
for the reception of a set of four studs.
Figures 6 and 7 shew the cut plate f for the inner portion which is cut out and
stamped and then lined with velvet g (Figures 8 and 9) after which four
depressions h are made which will serve to hold the studs (see Figures 10 and 11).
Figures 12 to 16 represent the method of constructing the inner portion or
cushion for the reception of a ring; the plate i is cut to a suitable shape (Figures 12
and 13) it is then stamped so as to give it the form represented in Figures 14, 15,
and 16 and is finally lined or covered with velvet.
Figures 17 to 21 represent the method of constructing the inner portion or
cushion for the reception of a pair of ear-rings. The plate is cut to the required
shape represented in Figures 17 and 18 and is provided with the slits or openings
required for hooking on the ear-rings; it is then stamped so as to give it the form
indicated in Figures 19, 20 and 21, and lined or covered with velvet.
It is obvious that according to the sizes of the plates they may be simply
covered with paper in the ordinary manner, in order to ensure the adherence of
the velvet which holds better on paper than on metal, or they may be covered
with card board instead of paper to make them more rigid.
It will also be understood that I may according to my Invention construct the
inner portions or cushions of any shape and size to suit any purpose for which
they may be required and that the said inner portions or cushions may be fitted in
jewel cases or boxes of any description and made by any method whatever. It is
also obvious that I may vary as required the shape size and material employed in
the construction of jewel cases composed of a metallic frame and inner portion or
cushion according to my said Invention; and that I may cover and line the same
with any materials suitable for the purpose and provide them with any suitable
ornamentation.
Figures 22, 23 and 24 in the Drawing represent a peculiar mode of construction
of the frame or outer casing which I prefer to employ for large sized jewel cases.
The lid or cover is made of wood so as to ensure greater rigidity. It is composed
of a sheet of veneer k wound several times so as to form a number of layers and
then glued at its edge to a piece of wood The lower part of the frame or outer
casing is formed of a thin sheet of metal m shaped and covered with a sheet of
cardboard so as to give it rigidity. When the sheet iron and card-board have been
suitably cut by shears the card-board is glued on to the metal then the plates are
cut out of the multiple strip thus obtained, and finally stamped as shewn in
Figure 24.
Having thus fully described the said Invention as communicated to me by my
foreign correspondent and the manner of performing the same, I wish it understood
that I claim:
First. The construction of the frame or outer casing by stamping two metal
plates previously provided with the necessary projections for forming the hinge
which serves for joining the lid or cover to the lower part substantially as set
forth.
Second. The construction of the inner portion or cushion of metal plate cut to
the required shape, lined or not lined with paper or card-board before or after the
cutting, and stamped to the desired form before or after the operation of lining
substantially as set forth.
Third. The method of lining or. covering the inner portion or cushion with
velvet before cutting it and before forming the slits or recesses for the reception
of studs or other articles, substantially as set forth.
Fourth. The construction of the box or case for containing jewellery or the
like the sides being made of thin plates of veneer wound to form several layers,

page_text: and the bottom of metal lined or covered with card-board and the said case being
provided with inner portions or cushions of any suitable description, substantially
as set forth.
In witness whereof I the said William Robert Lake have hereunto set my
hand and seal this Twenty-first day of June in the year of our Lord One
thousand eight hundred and eighty two.
W. ROB. LAKE. (L.S.)