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Three 19th Century Fake Books
The House of Antiques
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Three 19th Century Fake Books

19th century
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19th Century Wooden Fake Book Boxes

A fine example of late 19th Century hand crafted pine fake book document boxes. Hand crafted individually and painted with dates and the name Roques. With brass hinges and swing locks. These fine examples would have been used to keep important documents in back in the day. A wonderful surface patination and highly decorative look as shown.

Dimensions in inches: H 10.5” x W 9” x D 6”

Age: 19th Century

Origin: Unknown

Condition: aged

These antique items show natural wear and aging through obvious use over the years. A worn naturally aged painted surface with crackling and loss. The metal sections are firmly in place, and they work as first intended in the 19th Century. Overall, in very presentable and functional condition.

We strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as part of this advert and propose questions where sections are unclear to avoid disappointment upon purchase. A direct message usually takes 24 hours to answer.

For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, Items only restored due to breaks and major loss, and we always stipulate this in our condition report.

Physical Dimensions
Height
26.7cm (10.51")
Width
22.9cm (9.02")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Declaration

The House of Antiques has dated this Victorian Fake Book Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1057237
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fake books
Description
19th Century Wooden Fake Book Boxes

A fine example of late 19th Century hand crafted pine fake book document boxes. Hand crafted individually and painted with dates and the name Roques. With brass hinges and swing locks. These fine examples would have been used to keep important documents in back in the day. A wonderful surface patination and highly decorative look as shown.

fig 1. A set of dark leather nineteenth-century fake book boxes featuring gilded dates on their spines.
fig 1. Three 19th Century Fake Books

Dimensions in inches: H 10.5” x W 9” x D 6”

Age: 19th Century

Origin: Unknown

Condition: aged

These antique items show natural wear and aging through obvious use over the years. A worn naturally aged painted surface with crackling and loss. The metal sections are firmly in place, and they work as first intended in the 19th Century. Overall, in very presentable and functional condition.

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We strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as part of this advert and propose questions where sections are unclear to avoid disappointment upon purchase.
The House of Antiques

A direct message usually takes 24 hours to answer.

fig 2. A set of dark leather nineteenth-century fake book boxes featuring gilded dates on their spines.
fig 2. Three 19th Century Fake Books

For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, Items only restored due to breaks and major loss, and we always stipulate this in our condition report.

Height
26.7cm (10.51")
Width
22.9cm (9.02")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Date of Manufacture

The House of Antiques has dated this Victorian Fake Book Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1057237
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The House of Antiques
The House of Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2022
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The House of Antiques
Telephone 07568 151 752
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22 Goodmayes Lane
Ilford
Essex
IG3 9NZ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Nov 2022
Items For Sale 140
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Three 19th Century Fake Books
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Fake book boxes became popular during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries as functional items designed to blend into private libraries and studies. They were created to disguise secret compartments, conceal valuables, or simply fill empty bookshelf spaces in grand residences.

Traditional faux books were constructed from timber frames or papier-mache, covered in genuine leather or marbled paper. The spines were decorated with gold leaf tooling, raised bands, and painted titling to replicate authentic leather-bound volumes.

Authentic period examples display genuine signs of age, such as natural patination on the leather, fine craquelure, and hand-tooled gold leaf detailing. Examining the interior construct typically reveals hand-jointed woodwork, period lining papers, or historical hinge mechanisms.

Integrate these pieces into contemporary interiors by arranging them on open shelving, stacked on a coffee table, or placed on a desk to conceal clutter. They add rich texture and historical depth when paired with clean-lined modern joinery.

Keep leather-bound containers away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent cracking or warping. Apply a specialist conservation leather conditioner sparingly to maintain flexibility, and dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth.
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