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A Good and Large Victorian Document/stationery Box Circa 1875
Frank Craig Antiques
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A Good and Large Victorian Document/stationery Box Circa 1875

19th century
Description

A 19th century Burr Walnut stationery/document box made around 1875. This impressive Campaign Box would have been made for a high ranking officer or a district administrator It comes complete with inkwells and the original working key and lock. For other boxes and decorative items of interest view our stock page here or visit our website.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
27.5cm (10.83")
Declaration

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1093781
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1462
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Description
A 19th century Burr Walnut stationery/document box made around 1875.
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This impressive Campaign Box would have been made for a high ranking officer or a district administrator It comes complete with inkwells and the original working key and lock.
Frank Craig Antiques

For other boxes and decorative items of interest view our stock page here or visit our website.

www.frankcraigantiques.com.

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
27.5cm (10.83")
Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1093781
Dealers Internal Ref
1462
Frank Craig Antiques
Frank Craig Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018

Decorative antiques and works of art. Silver jewellery paintings clocks & curios . We can deliver worldwide.

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A rectangular Victorian document box made from figured burr walnut veneer with brass bound corners and a brass keyhole escutcheon.
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Archive I A rectangular Victorian document box made from figured burr walnut veneer with brass bound corners and a brass keyhole escutcheon.

A good and large Victorian document/stationery box circa 1875

Archive II A rectangular Victorian document box made from figured burr walnut veneer with brass bound corners and a brass keyhole escutcheon. View II
Archive III A rectangular Victorian document box made from figured burr walnut veneer with brass bound corners and a brass keyhole escutcheon. View III
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Frank Craig Antiques

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Frank Craig Antiques
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A rectangular Victorian document box made from figured burr walnut veneer with brass bound corners and a brass keyhole escutcheon.
A good and large Victorian document/stationery box circa 1875
Ref: SA1093781
A rectangular Victorian document box made from figured burr walnut veneer with brass bound corners and a brass keyhole escutcheon.
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During the Victorian era, written correspondence increased significantly, leading cabinetmakers to produce specialized wooden boxes for storing paper, letter openers, inkwells, and official documents. These items were designed to sit prominently on desks in private libraries and offices as functional symbols of literacy and status.

Victorian document boxes were typically built with solid wood cores overlaid with decorative veneers such as burr walnut, mahogany, or rosewood. They featured cast or stamped brass bindings, steel or brass lock mechanisms, and interiors lined with silk, velvet, or leather.

Authentic pieces feature distinctive natural variations in the burr timber grain, hand-cut dovetail joints on the interior framing, period-appropriate brass hardware, and original locks often stamped with maker marks or patent details.

A Victorian document box functions well on a modern executive office desk, console table, or library bookshelf. It serves as a decorative focal point while providing concealed storage for modern office supplies or personal items.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer lifting or color fading. Apply a high-grade beeswax polish periodically along the wood grain, and gently wipe brass fittings with a soft cloth while avoiding harsh abrasive cleaners.
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