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Antique Cleric's Swing Out Case, Chinese, Travelling Box, Qing, Victorian, 1890
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Antique Cleric's Swing Out Case, Chinese, Travelling Box, Qing, Victorian, 1890

19th century
Description

This is an antique cleric's swing-out case. A Chinese, hardwood travelling box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.

Charmingly provincial box, presented in original time-worn condition

Displays a desirable aged patina throughout

Hardwood stocks present medium caramel hues

Brass strapping to the corners — some minor loss

Carved field panels adorn the case front with traditional Dogs of Fo

Lid opens aiding access to a pair of swing out compartments

Arrangement of three drawers to the centre beneath a galleried tray

Drawers dressed with small, pierced brass drop handles

This is a fascinating antique cleric's swing-out case, with a time-worn nature, commensurate with age and travel. Delivered polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Closed Width: 23cm (9'')

Max Depth: 30cm (11.75'')

Max Height: 19cm (7.5'')

Opened Out Width: 50cm (19.75'')

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Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Chinese Travelling Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1004465
Dealers Internal Reference
18.9406
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Description
This is an antique cleric's swing-out case. A Chinese, hardwood travelling box, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.

Charmingly provincial box, presented in original time-worn condition

Displays a desirable aged patina throughout

fig 1. An open antique Chinese hardwood travelling box featuring a hinged lid, baluster spindle railing, brass drawer pulls, and swing-out side compartments.
fig 1. Antique Cleric's Swing Out Case, Chinese, Travelling Box, Qing, Victorian, 1890

Hardwood stocks present medium caramel hues

Brass strapping to the corners — some minor loss

Carved field panels adorn the case front with traditional Dogs of Fo

Lid opens aiding access to a pair of swing out compartments

fig 2. An open antique Chinese hardwood travelling box featuring a hinged lid, baluster spindle railing, brass drawer pulls, and swing-out side compartments.
fig 2. Antique Cleric's Swing Out Case, Chinese, Travelling Box, Qing, Victorian, 1890

Arrangement of three drawers to the centre beneath a galleried tray

Drawers dressed with small, pierced brass drop handles

“
This is a fascinating antique cleric's swing-out case, with a time-worn nature, commensurate with age and travel.
London Fine Antiques

Delivered polished and ready for the home.

fig 3. An open antique Chinese hardwood travelling box featuring a hinged lid, baluster spindle railing, brass drawer pulls, and swing-out side compartments.
fig 3. Antique Cleric's Swing Out Case, Chinese, Travelling Box, Qing, Victorian, 1890

Dimensions:

Closed Width: 23cm (9'')

Max Depth: 30cm (11.75'')

Max Height: 19cm (7.5'')

Opened Out Width: 50cm (19.75'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

fig 4. An open antique Chinese hardwood travelling box featuring a hinged lid, baluster spindle railing, brass drawer pulls, and swing-out side compartments.
fig 4. Antique Cleric's Swing Out Case, Chinese, Travelling Box, Qing, Victorian, 1890

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Chinese Travelling Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1004465
Dealers Internal Ref
18.9406
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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An open antique Chinese hardwood travelling box featuring a hinged lid, baluster spindle railing, brass drawer pulls, and swing-out side compartments.
Antique Cleric's Swing Out Case, Chinese, Travelling Box, Qing, Victorian, 1890
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An open antique Chinese hardwood travelling box featuring a hinged lid, baluster spindle railing, brass drawer pulls, and swing-out side compartments.
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Designed for scholars, clerics, or travellers during the Qing dynasty, these portable wooden boxes feature hinged lids, multiple drawers, and side compartments that swing outwards to provide compact storage for writing materials, documents, or personal items during travel.

Craftsmen typically constructed these cases using dense hardwoods such as elm, rosewood, or zitan, joining them with traditional joinery techniques and securing the frame with brass corner brackets, hinges, and teardrop pulls.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut joinery, original brass hardware with natural oxidisation, specific mortise-and-tenon construction without modern machine screws, and surface wear consistent with historical portable use.

This item functions effectively as a decorative tabletop accent on a sideboard, desk, or open shelving unit, providing historical character alongside functional storage for small items.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent warping or splitting, dust regularly with a soft dry cloth, and apply a clear beeswax polish periodically to maintain the timber finish and brass components.
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