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A Burr Walnut Trinket Box
Pear Tree Antiques
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A Burr Walnut Trinket Box

1900 - 1920
Description

A good quality Burr Walnut Victorian trinket box. Possibly started life as a box to hold tea. It has at some point had a new paper lining.

Free postage to within the UK. Worldwide shipping arranged.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Declaration

Pear Tree Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Trinket Box to the 1910s.

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SA1086557
Dealers Internal Reference
HFWA1235
Description
A good quality Burr Walnut Victorian trinket box. Possibly started life as a box to hold tea. It has at some point had a new paper lining.

Free postage to within the UK. Worldwide shipping arranged.

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Date of Manufacture

Pear Tree Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Trinket Box to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1086557
Dealers Internal Ref
HFWA1235
Pear Tree Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2021
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Archive I A rectangular burr walnut trinket box featuring geometric inlaid stringing and a spherical wooden knob on top.

A Burr Walnut Trinket Box

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Pear Tree Antiques
Telephone 07974 570540
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Malmesbury
Wiltshire
United Kingdom
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Pear Tree Antiques
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Location: Malmesbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
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A rectangular burr walnut trinket box featuring geometric inlaid stringing and a spherical wooden knob on top.
A Burr Walnut Trinket Box
Ref: SA1086557
A rectangular burr walnut trinket box featuring geometric inlaid stringing and a spherical wooden knob on top.
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Burr walnut boxes became popular during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, prized for the complex grain patterns formed by abnormal tree growth. Crafted by cabinetmakers, these decorative containers were frequently used as jewellery caskets, tea caddy containers, or writing slope accessories.

These boxes typically feature thin veneers of burr walnut applied over solid hardwood or pine carcases to prevent warping. Traditional construction often incorporates fine dovetail joints, brass hinges, and decorative stringing using contrasting woods or bone.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces feature hand-cut joinery, natural shrinkage lines along the veneer, and genuine oxidisation on interior timber surfaces. The presence of period-appropriate hardware, original escutcheons, and subtle irregularities in the grain indicates historical manufacture.

Display the box on a mantelpiece, console table, or office desk to add visual texture and historic character. Combining rich wooden grain with modern glass or ceramic elements creates a balanced aesthetic scheme.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a beeswax polish periodically to nourish the timber. Avoid placing the box near direct sunlight or heat sources, as moisture fluctuations can cause veneer to lift or crack.
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