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Mahogany & Boxwood Stamp Box 1920'S
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Mahogany & Boxwood Stamp Box 1920'S

1900 - 1920
Description

A small sweet collectors stamp box made from mahogany with a detailed boxwood inlay design. Inside are two compartments for your stamps. Dates c.1920’s.

Materials:

Mahogany and boxwood

Age:

c.1920

Size:

Length: 8cm

Width: 5.5cm

Height: 4cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Stamp Box to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1090719
Dealers Internal Reference
7301
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Description
A small sweet collectors stamp box made from mahogany with a detailed boxwood inlay design. Inside are two compartments for your stamps. Dates c.1920’s.

Materials:

Mahogany and boxwood

Age:

c.1920

Size:

Length: 8cm

Width: 5.5cm

Height: 4cm

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Stamp Box to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1090719
Dealers Internal Ref
7301
Michael Johnson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014
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Archive I A small rectangular mahogany stamp box featuring decorative light boxwood foliate inlay on the lid.

Mahogany & Boxwood Stamp Box 1920'S

Archive II A small rectangular mahogany stamp box featuring decorative light boxwood foliate inlay on the lid. View II
Archive III A small rectangular mahogany stamp box featuring decorative light boxwood foliate inlay on the lid. View III
Archive IV A small rectangular mahogany stamp box featuring decorative light boxwood foliate inlay on the lid. View IV
Archive V A small rectangular mahogany stamp box featuring decorative light boxwood foliate inlay on the lid. View V
Archive VI A small rectangular mahogany stamp box featuring decorative light boxwood foliate inlay on the lid. View VI
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Archive IX A small rectangular mahogany stamp box featuring decorative light boxwood foliate inlay on the lid. View IX
Archive X A small rectangular mahogany stamp box featuring decorative light boxwood foliate inlay on the lid. View X
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Michael Johnson Antiques

Telephone 07985 789 670
Location
Ashford
Middlesex
South West London
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/michaelj
Verified Since Dec 2014
Items For Sale 42
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Michael Johnson Antiques
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A small rectangular mahogany stamp box featuring decorative light boxwood foliate inlay on the lid.
Mahogany & Boxwood Stamp Box 1920's
Ref: SA1090719
A small rectangular mahogany stamp box featuring decorative light boxwood foliate inlay on the lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • Style1920s British Decorative
  • MaterialMahogany, Boxwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBoxwood inlay, Foliate scrollwork, Stringing border, Rectangular form
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 5.5 cm (2 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This small collectors stamp box dates from the 1920s British Decorative style period. Made from warm brown mahogany, the rectangular form displays detailed light boxwood foliate inlay across the lid, complemented by a delicate stringing border. The surface reveals natural grain patterns across the timber. The visual details show fine inlay work in pale boxwood against the darker mahogany body, creating a striking contrast for a gentleman's library desk accessory. Visible items in the photograph include the grain pattern of the wooden surface underneath the object, the smooth polished finish of the mahogany lid, and the contrasting pale yellow tone of the boxwood inlay. The piece measures 4 cm high, 5.5 cm wide, and 8 cm deep. Inside, two compartments hold postage stamps. This compact desk accessory sits neatly upon an office desk or library table to store stamps or small trinkets within easy reach. The tidy scale suits workspaces, side tables, or display cabinets where it adds a touch of traditional desk organisation. Everyday functionality combines with decorative marquetry detail to provide a practical addition to a study workspace or collector's arrangement.

FAQs

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove loose debris. Avoid using spray cleaners or water; instead, apply a small amount of clear beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to maintain the wood finish and prevent drying.

A small wooden stamp box functions well as a decorative object on a home office desk, console table, or stacked atop books on a shelf. It can also serve as a practical container for small items such as paperclips or cufflinks.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of age such as slight surface oxidation, natural patination along the wood grain, and micro-scratches on the base. Construction features like delicate brass hinges, tight jointing, and precise marquetry cuts distinguish period items from modern reproductions.

Boxes from this era commonly feature dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, frequently accented with boxwood, satinwood, or brass inlays. Marquetry motifs were cut and applied by hand or machine before a shellac or French polish finish was applied.

Wooden stamp boxes became popular desk accessories in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries following the introduction of adhesive postage stamps. They were designed to protect delicate paper stamps on writing desks and were routinely crafted with inlaid woods or metallic mounts.
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