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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Jewellery and Vanity Box
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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Jewellery and Vanity Box

19th century
Sold 13 September 2025 · London City Antiques
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Outstanding quality antique Victorian rosewood jewellery and vanity box having a outstanding quality rosewood jewellery and vanity box with a lift up lid opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of glass jars with silver plated tops, original red leather lids and a lift up tray to reveal a storage compartment and a secret compartment for letters, secret jewellery drawer to the side

A delightful example boasting a wonderful colour

Dimensions:

Height 17.5 cm (6.89 in)

Width 30.5 cm (12 in)

Depth 20.5 cm (8.07 in)

Dated 1860

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Jewellery Box to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
20.5cm (8.07")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1050746
Dealers Internal Reference
2258
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Description
Outstanding quality antique Victorian rosewood jewellery and vanity box having a outstanding quality rosewood jewellery and vanity box with a lift up lid opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of glass jars with silver plated tops, original red leather lids and a lift up tray to reveal a storage compartment and a secret compartment for letters, secret jewellery drawer to the side

A delightful example boasting a wonderful colour

Dimensions:

Height 17.5 cm (6.89 in)

Width 30.5 cm (12 in)

Depth 20.5 cm (8.07 in)

Dated 1860

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Jewellery Box to the 1860s.

Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
20.5cm (8.07")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1050746
Dealers Internal Ref
2258
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A rectangular Victorian rosewood jewellery box featuring inlaid brass and mother-of-pearl escutcheons on a polished wooden surface.
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Rosewood Jewellery And Vanity Box
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialRosewood, Brass, Mother-of-Pearl
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBrass escutcheon, Mother-of-pearl inlay, Visible wood grain
  • SizeH 17.5 cm (7 in) x W 30.5 cm (12 in) x D 20.5 cm (8 in)

FAQs

During the Victorian era, wealthy households utilised specialised lockable boxes crafted from exotic timbers like rosewood to store precious jewellery, letters, and personal vanities. These pieces reflected the periods emphasis on domestic order and personal ornamentation.

Authentic period boxes typically feature solid timber carcasses or high-quality veneers over secondary woods, often accented with mother-of-pearl or brass escutcheons, dovetail joints, and fitted interior compartments lined with velvet or silk.

Verification involves examining the construction methods, such as hand-cut dovetailing, period-appropriate brass hardware, paper or fabric linings, and the rich grain pattern characteristic of true Brazilian or East Indian rosewood popular in the nineteenth century.

This piece can be styled functionally as surface decor on a dressing table, console, or sideboard, adding rich dark wood tones and historical texture to contemporary or traditional living spaces.

Preservation requires keeping the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer cracking, applying occasional quality beeswax to nourish the finish, and avoiding harsh chemical cleaning agents.
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