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Victorian Leather Covered Travelling Jewellery Box

19th century
Sold 9 August 2025 · Hobson May Collection
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Description

A charming Victorian jewellery box covered in dark green leather with brass carrying handle and escutcheon. The hinged lid lifts to reveal an interior lined with original green silk and velvet. The inner removable tray is divided to hold rings and small items of jewellery. Larger items can be stored under the tray.

Considering the age of this box, the condition is very good. The interior is in very good, clean order and the exterior has the character and patina that one would expect in a much loved antique item.

A delightful 19th century compact jewellery box in which to house today’s treasures.

c 1880

Code D1060

Width: 7”. 18 cm

Depth: 5”. 13 cm

Height: 3.25”. 8.25 cm

Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this Victorian Leather Jewellery Box to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.2cm (3.23")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1110307
Dealers Internal Reference
D1060
Description
A charming Victorian jewellery box covered in dark green leather with brass carrying handle and escutcheon. The hinged lid lifts to reveal an interior lined with original green silk and velvet. The inner removable tray is divided to hold rings and small items of jewellery. Larger items can be stored under the tray.

Considering the age of this box, the condition is very good.

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The interior is in very good, clean order and the exterior has the character and patina that one would expect in a much loved antique item.
Hobson May Collection

A delightful 19th century compact jewellery box in which to house today’s treasures.

c 1880

Code D1060

Width: 7”. 18 cm

Depth: 5”. 13 cm

Height: 3.25”. 8.25 cm

Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this Victorian Leather Jewellery Box to the Victorian era.

Height
8.2cm (3.23")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1110307
Dealers Internal Ref
D1060
Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
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Decorative furniture and accessories from the 18th to 20th century

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An open antique black leather travelling jewellery box revealing a green velvet and silk-lined partitioned interior with a brass keyhole escutcheon.
Victorian Leather Covered Travelling Jewellery Box
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An open antique black leather travelling jewellery box revealing a green velvet and silk-lined partitioned interior with a brass keyhole escutcheon.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectJewellery Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLeather, Wood, Silk, Brass
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsBrass escutcheon, Pleated silk lid lining, Fitted velvet interior tray, Hinged lid
  • SizeH 8.2 cm (3 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

FAQs

A Victorian travelling jewellery box is a portable case manufactured during the 19th century, designed to securely transport personal valuables, rings, and brooches during transit.

These boxes typically featured a wooden core covered in morocco leather, shagreen, or papier-mache, lined with silk, satin, or velvet, and fitted with brass locks and hinges.

Authentic pieces often feature period-appropriate brass hardware, hand-stitched leather work, traditional dovetail joints, and characteristic silk-pleated lid linings typical of 19th-century manufacturing methods.

Placed upon a dressing table, desk, or mantelpiece, an antique leather box adds tactile texture and historical depth while serving as functional storage for contemporary accessories.

Preserve the leather by keeping it away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity, applying microcrystalline wax sparingly, and avoiding harsh chemical cleaners on the delicate fabric interior.
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