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Hand Beaten Brass Fireside Slipper Box
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Hand Beaten Brass Fireside Slipper Box

1900 - 1920
Sold by Elmgarden
Description

Hand Beaten Brass Fireside Slipper Box

“Where they ought to be” the jolly if old fashioned motif on the front of the very useful box

A super little piece and so useful, this box would have been kept by the fireside not only does it keep your carpet slippers tidy when not being used but they are kept cosy and warm as well

The box is in good condition

It is 10” high, 15” wide and 11” deep

CS191

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Brass Fireside Slipper Box to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1079621
Dealers Internal Reference
CS191
Description
Hand Beaten Brass Fireside Slipper Box

“Where they ought to be” the jolly if old fashioned motif on the front of the very useful box

“
A super little piece and so useful, this box would have been kept by the fireside not only does it keep your carpet slippers tidy when not being used but they are kept cosy and warm as well.
Elmgarden

The box is in good condition

It is 10” high, 15” wide and 11” deep

CS191

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Brass Fireside Slipper Box to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1079621
Dealers Internal Ref
CS191
Elmgarden
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A hand-beaten brass slipper box featuring a sloped lid embossed with footwear imagery and decorative lettering reading Where they ought to be.
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Archive I A hand-beaten brass slipper box featuring a sloped lid embossed with footwear imagery and decorative lettering reading Where they ought to be.

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A hand-beaten brass slipper box featuring a sloped lid embossed with footwear imagery and decorative lettering reading Where they ought to be.
Hand Beaten Brass Fireside Slipper Box
Ref: SA1079621
A hand-beaten brass slipper box featuring a sloped lid embossed with footwear imagery and decorative lettering reading Where they ought to be.
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Traditionally placed near the hearth in 19th and early 20th-century homes, a slipper box was designed to store footwear close to the fireplace for warmth. These functional containers often featured decorative embossed metalwork depicting domestic motifs or whimsical inscriptions.

Most slipper boxes were crafted with a sturdy wooden core covered in sheets of embossed or hand-beaten brass. The metal plating was secured using small brass tacks or iron pins along the joints, often featuring hinged sloped lids for ease of access.

Authentic pieces typically display uneven hand-hammered repousse detail, subtle oxidisation within the recessed areas, and hand-cut joinery on the underlying wooden frame. Uniform artificial patination and modern machine stamping usually indicate contemporary reproductions.

A brass slipper box serves as a functional accent alongside a hearth for storing kindling, matches, or firelighters. Alternatively, it can function as distinct storage on a low console table or hallway bench to house small everyday items.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry cloth and avoid chemical cleaners that strip historical patination. To preserve the finish, gently buff with a specialist metal wax rather than abrasive polishes, leaving oxidised detail in the recessed lettering and relief work.
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