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Victorian Parkins & Gotto Jewellery Box Antique Leather Chest London Circa 1870
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Victorian Parkins & Gotto Jewellery Box Antique Leather Chest London Circa 1870

19th century
Sold 20 December 2024 · The Chelsea Bijouterie Ltd
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Description

Beautiful Victorian leather jewellery box.

Manufactured by the renowned William Parkins & Henry Gotto of Oxford street, London circa 1870

Leather with gold detail and elaborate initials

Two removal trays beautifully lined with original blue velvet

Width: 26cm x 20cm

Height: 12cm

Inside marked in gold letters Parkin & Gotto Oxford st

Circa 1870

Outside the leather is worn commensurate with age. The interior is in remarkable good condition. No key

Established in 1852 Parkin & Gotto of London specialists in leather cases and luggage.

The company excelled for over 50 years offering a wide range of high quality goods

In 1860 The Society of Arts awarded them a silver medal for their writing case.

They received royal approval and were Court Stationers in 1893

Date of Manufacture

The Chelsea Bijouterie Ltd has dated this Victorian Leather Jewellery Box to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1090407
Description
Beautiful Victorian leather jewellery box.

Manufactured by the renowned William Parkins & Henry Gotto of Oxford street, London circa 1870

Leather with gold detail and elaborate initials

Two removal trays beautifully lined with original blue velvet

fig 1. An open dark leather Victorian jewellery box featuring vibrant blue velvet lining, partitioned compartments, and brass hardware.
fig 1. Victorian Parkins & Gotto Jewellery Box Antique Leather Chest London Circa 1870

Width: 26cm x 20cm

Height: 12cm

Inside marked in gold letters Parkin & Gotto Oxford st

Circa 1870

Outside the leather is worn commensurate with age. The interior is in remarkable good condition. No key

Established in 1852 Parkin & Gotto of London specialists in leather cases and luggage.

fig 2. An open dark leather Victorian jewellery box featuring vibrant blue velvet lining, partitioned compartments, and brass hardware.
fig 2. Victorian Parkins & Gotto Jewellery Box Antique Leather Chest London Circa 1870

The company excelled for over 50 years offering a wide range of high quality goods

In 1860 The Society of Arts awarded them a silver medal for their writing case.

They received royal approval and were Court Stationers in 1893

Date of Manufacture

The Chelsea Bijouterie Ltd has dated this Victorian Leather Jewellery Box to the 1870s.

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1090407
The Chelsea Bijouterie Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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London
W1W 7LT
United Kingdom
Verified Since Nov 2018
Items For Sale 175
Items Sold 890
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Location: 85 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 7LT, United Kingdom
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An open dark leather Victorian jewellery box featuring vibrant blue velvet lining, partitioned compartments, and brass hardware.
Victorian Parkins & Gotto Jewellery Box Antique Leather Chest London circa 1870
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An open dark leather Victorian jewellery box featuring vibrant blue velvet lining, partitioned compartments, and brass hardware.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialLeather, Velvet, Brass, Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFitted velvet tray, Brass lockplate, Hinged lid, Internal compartments
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

Victorian jewellery boxes typically feature sturdy timber frames covered in leather, morocco, or coromandel, often accented with brass banding, lock mechanisms, and lavish silk or velvet internal linings.

These boxes were traditionally constructed with a solid wood coresuch as mahogany or pinethen clad in leather or exotic veneers, lined with silk velvet or satin, and fitted with brass locks and hinges.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct construction methods such as hand-cut dovetails, original brass hardware with natural patina, maker stamps, and wear patterns consistent with age rather than artificial distress.

An antique box can be placed on a dressing table, console, or bookshelf to serve as both functional storage and a textured focal point that introduces historical character to contemporary spaces.

Preserve leather-clad items by keeping them out of direct sunlight, maintaining stable humidity levels to protect the wood and glue, and occasionally treating the leather with conservation-grade microcrystalline wax.
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