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Antique Deed Box, English, Steel, Fall Front Keepsake Case, Office Storage, 1920
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Antique Deed Box, English, Steel, Fall Front Keepsake Case, Office Storage, 1920

1900 - 1920
Sold 29 August 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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Our Stock # 24453

This is an antique deed box. An English, steel fall front keepsake case, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

Charming fall-front example with personalised detail

Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout

Steel plate presents a lightly time worn black paint finish

Cream colour interior provides appealing contrast

Inset lock to the fall front — lock inoperative, key present

Fitted interior arranged as a wide compartment over a pair of smaller partitions

Features the name Jas B. Davidson to the fascia

Of portable weight at 7.9kg (17.41 lb) with carry handles to sides for ease of carriage

This is an appealing antique deed box, with a usefully partitioned interior fitting. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 48.5cm (19'')

Max Depth: 40.5cm (16'')

Max Height: 29.5cm (11.5'')

Upper Compartment Width: 45.5cm (18'')

Upper Compartment Depth: 36.5cm (14.25'')

Upper Compartment Height: 13.5cm (5.25'')

Lower Compartment (x2) Width: 22.5cm (8.75'')

Lower Compartment Depth: 36.5cm (14.25'')

Lower Compartment Height: 13cm (5'')

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Our Ref: 24453

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Steel Deed Box to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29.5cm (11.61")
Width
48.5cm (19.09")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA1082291
Dealers Internal Reference
24453
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Description
Our Stock # 24453

This is an antique deed box. An English, steel fall front keepsake case, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

Charming fall-front example with personalised detail

Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout

fig 1. A black painted steel antique deed box featuring gold lettering on the fall front and drop handles on the sides.
fig 1. Antique Deed Box, English, Steel, Fall Front Keepsake Case, Office Storage, 1920

Steel plate presents a lightly time worn black paint finish

Cream colour interior provides appealing contrast

Inset lock to the fall front — lock inoperative, key present

Fitted interior arranged as a wide compartment over a pair of smaller partitions

fig 2. A black painted steel antique deed box featuring gold lettering on the fall front and drop handles on the sides.
fig 2. Antique Deed Box, English, Steel, Fall Front Keepsake Case, Office Storage, 1920

Features the name Jas B. Davidson to the fascia

Of portable weight at 7.9kg (17.41 lb) with carry handles to sides for ease of carriage

This is an appealing antique deed box, with a usefully partitioned interior fitting. Delivered ready for the home.

fig 3. A black painted steel antique deed box featuring gold lettering on the fall front and drop handles on the sides.
fig 3. Antique Deed Box, English, Steel, Fall Front Keepsake Case, Office Storage, 1920

Dimensions:

Max Width: 48.5cm (19'')

Max Depth: 40.5cm (16'')

Max Height: 29.5cm (11.5'')

Upper Compartment Width: 45.5cm (18'')

Upper Compartment Depth: 36.5cm (14.25'')

Upper Compartment Height: 13.5cm (5.25'')

fig 4. A black painted steel antique deed box featuring gold lettering on the fall front and drop handles on the sides.
fig 4. Antique Deed Box, English, Steel, Fall Front Keepsake Case, Office Storage, 1920

Lower Compartment (x2) Width: 22.5cm (8.75'')

Lower Compartment Depth: 36.5cm (14.25'')

Lower Compartment Height: 13cm (5'')

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

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We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
London Fine Antiques
fig 5. A black painted steel antique deed box featuring gold lettering on the fall front and drop handles on the sides.
fig 5. Antique Deed Box, English, Steel, Fall Front Keepsake Case, Office Storage, 1920

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.

Our Ref: 24453

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Steel Deed Box to the 1920s.

Height
29.5cm (11.61")
Width
48.5cm (19.09")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1082291
Dealers Internal Ref
24453
London Fine Antiques
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Archive I A black painted steel antique deed box featuring gold lettering on the fall front and drop handles on the sides. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Deed Box, English, Steel, Fall Front Keepsake Case, Office Storage, 1920

Archive II A black painted steel antique deed box featuring gold lettering on the fall front and drop handles on the sides. View II
Archive III A black painted steel antique deed box featuring gold lettering on the fall front and drop handles on the sides. View III
Archive IV A black painted steel antique deed box featuring gold lettering on the fall front and drop handles on the sides. View IV
Archive V A black painted steel antique deed box featuring gold lettering on the fall front and drop handles on the sides. View V
Archive VI A black painted steel antique deed box featuring gold lettering on the fall front and drop handles on the sides. View VI
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A black painted steel antique deed box featuring gold lettering on the fall front and drop handles on the sides.
Antique Deed Box, English, Steel, Fall Front Keepsake Case, Office Storage, 1920
Ref: SA1082291
A black painted steel antique deed box featuring gold lettering on the fall front and drop handles on the sides.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectStorage Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleIndustrial
  • MaterialSteel, Brass
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsJapanned finish, Gold leaf lettering, Side drop handles, Fall front panel
  • SizeH 29.5 cm (12 in) x W 48.5 cm (19 in) x D 40.5 cm (16 in)

FAQs

Antique deed boxes emerged primarily during the 18th and 19th centuries as essential security containers for lawyers, landowners, and merchants to store legal documents, title deeds, and valuable papers safely.

These boxes were typically constructed from heavy-gauge sheet steel or iron, finished with protective japanned paint or black enamel, and fitted with brass locks and iron drop handles.

Authentic pieces generally feature hand-painted or gold-leaf lettering indicating the original owner or legal firm, patinated metal surfaces with natural wear, and traditional lever-action locks.

Such items work effectively as functional accent pieces on bookshelves, sideboards, or coffee tables, adding industrial texture and historic character to contemporary spaces.

Preservation involves keeping the metal dry to prevent rust, occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to protect the japanned finish, and avoiding abrasive cleaners that might damage hand-painted lettering.
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