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Early 20th Century Burr Yew Desktop Box with Clock
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Early 20th Century Burr Yew Desktop Box with Clock

1900 - 1920
Description

Early 20th century burr yew desktop box with clock circa 1920.

Empire revival burr yew cigar box with clock.  strung and inlaid to outer edges, decorated with an ormolu mount to the lid and standing on ormolu bun feet.  inset white enamel clock face with brass door and movement.

Removable lid which opens for storage.

Minor losses to enamel dial near winding point, 1 small compression to back of piece which is photographed.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.2cm (5.98")
Width
29.4cm (11.57")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Burr Yew Desktop Clock to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1013728
Dealers Internal Reference
EA1284
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Description
Early 20th century burr yew desktop box with clock circa 1920.

Empire revival burr yew cigar box with clock.

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  strung and inlaid to outer edges, decorated with an ormolu mount to the lid and standing on ormolu bun feet.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

  inset white enamel clock face with brass door and movement.

Removable lid which opens for storage.

Minor losses to enamel dial near winding point, 1 small compression to back of piece which is photographed.

Height
15.2cm (5.98")
Width
29.4cm (11.57")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Burr Yew Desktop Clock to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1013728
Dealers Internal Ref
EA1284
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Debenham Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Debenham Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I An early 20th-century burr yew desktop box featuring a circular clock face on the front, gilt brass top ornamentation, and brass feet.

Early 20th Century Burr Yew Desktop Box with Clock

Archive II An early 20th-century burr yew desktop box featuring a circular clock face on the front, gilt brass top ornamentation, and brass feet. View II
Archive III An early 20th-century burr yew desktop box featuring a circular clock face on the front, gilt brass top ornamentation, and brass feet. View III
Archive IV An early 20th-century burr yew desktop box featuring a circular clock face on the front, gilt brass top ornamentation, and brass feet. View IV
Archive V An early 20th-century burr yew desktop box featuring a circular clock face on the front, gilt brass top ornamentation, and brass feet. View V
Archive VI An early 20th-century burr yew desktop box featuring a circular clock face on the front, gilt brass top ornamentation, and brass feet. View VI
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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Debenham Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07715 006 415
Location
73 High Street
Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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An early 20th-century burr yew desktop box featuring a circular clock face on the front, gilt brass top ornamentation, and brass feet.
EARLY 20TH CENTURY BURR YEW DESKTOP BOX WITH CLOCK
Ref: SA1013728
An early 20th-century burr yew desktop box featuring a circular clock face on the front, gilt brass top ornamentation, and brass feet.
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Desktop clock boxes gained popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as refined study accessories. Designed to combine practical timekeeping with storage for small stationery or trinkets, they were frequently crafted from figured hardwoods to complement formal library and office interiors.

These items typically feature native hardwood veneers such as burr yew or walnut mounted on a solid timber carcass. Brass mounts, cast feet, and enamelled clock dials with glass apertures were commonly integrated into the construction.

Authentic period examples exhibit natural timber figure variations, natural oxidisation on brass components, and hand-fitted mechanical clock insertions. Original balance wheel or pendulum movements and traditional drawer or lid construction methods are key indicators of age.

Place the piece on an executive desk, sideboard, or mantelpiece alongside leather-bound books or brass desk instruments. Its rich wood grain provides a warm focal point within both classic and transitional interior schemes.

Maintain the timber veneer by applying a natural beeswax polish twice a year and placing the piece away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight. The mechanical movement should be serviced periodically by a professional horologist to ensure correct functioning.
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