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19th Century Leather & Gilt Box with Bramah Lock
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19th Century Leather & Gilt Box with Bramah Lock

19th century
Sold 10 February 2025 · Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
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19th Century Leather & Gilt Box With Bramah Lock

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At Richard Anthony Rush Antiques we pride ourselves on supplying top quality pieces carefully chosen for their originality, quality and condition.

Richard has worked as a conservator/restorer for over thirty five years with many eminent clients including the department store Peter Jones in Sloane Square, London (part of the John Lewis Partnership) for whom he restored and supplied antique furniture for over eighteen years.

Every piece supplied by Richard Anthony Rush Antiques is in fine showroom condition and finished to a very high standard. You can expect all furniture to be clean throughout and ready for your home.

We can arrange a full delivery service. Please contact us for a quote or if you would like additional information about any of our pieces.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Richard Anthony Rush Antiques has dated this Leather Document Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1110764
Dealers Internal Reference
AS913
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19th Century Leather & Gilt Box With Bramah Lock
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At Richard Anthony Rush Antiques we pride ourselves on supplying top quality pieces carefully chosen for their originality, quality and condition.
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques

Richard has worked as a conservator/restorer for over thirty five years with many eminent clients including the department store Peter Jones in Sloane Square, London (part of the John Lewis Partnership) for whom he restored and supplied antique furniture for over eighteen years.

fig 1. A rectangular nineteenth-century brown leather document box featuring textured cross-hatching, gilt borders, a flush brass handle on the lid, and a central brass lock.
fig 1. 19th Century Leather & Gilt Box with Bramah Lock

Every piece supplied by Richard Anthony Rush Antiques is in fine showroom condition and finished to a very high standard. You can expect all furniture to be clean throughout and ready for your home.

We can arrange a full delivery service. Please contact us for a quote or if you would like additional information about any of our pieces.

Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Richard Anthony Rush Antiques has dated this Leather Document Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1110764
Dealers Internal Ref
AS913
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2023
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Richard Anthony Rush Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I A rectangular nineteenth-century brown leather document box featuring textured cross-hatching, gilt borders, a flush brass handle on the lid, and a central brass lock. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Leather & Gilt Box with Bramah Lock

Archive II A rectangular nineteenth-century brown leather document box featuring textured cross-hatching, gilt borders, a flush brass handle on the lid, and a central brass lock. View II
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Richard Anthony Rush Antiques

Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
Telephone 07939 220041 or 07785 737055
Location
The Old Dairy
Manor Road
Hasketon
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP13 6HZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/richardanthony
Verified Since Nov 2023
Items For Sale 33
Items Sold 120
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques
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Location: The Old Dairy, Manor Road, Hasketon, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6HZ, United Kingdom
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A rectangular nineteenth-century brown leather document box featuring textured cross-hatching, gilt borders, a flush brass handle on the lid, and a central brass lock.
19th Century Leather & Gilt Box With Bramah Lock
Ref: SA1110764
A rectangular nineteenth-century brown leather document box featuring textured cross-hatching, gilt borders, a flush brass handle on the lid, and a central brass lock.
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  • ObjectBoxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLeather, Wood, Brass, Gold leaf
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsGilt tooling, Flush brass handle, Cylindrical lock, Cross-hatched leather texture
  • SizeH 11.5 cm (5 in) x W 25.5 cm (10 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century leather document boxes were utilised by professionals, landowners, and travellers to safely store and transport important papers, legal deeds, and valuables. Often featuring sophisticated locking mechanisms, these boxes reflect the periods emphasis on security and portable organisation.

These pieces typically feature a foundational timber core, such as mahogany or pine, fully covered in cattle leather, diced roan, or morocco leather. Construction methods include hand-stitching, brass corner bracing, gold-leaf tooling, and the integration of high-security locks such as those patented by Joseph Bramah.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate wear, hand-tooled gilt borders, and high-quality hardware like flush brass drop handles and patented locks with unique cylindrical keys. The interior often retains original marbled paper lining or silk velvet trim, showing honest signs of age.

An antique leather box can be styled as a functional surface accent on a desk, bookshelf, or coffee table to provide hidden storage for small items while introducing rich texture and historic character. Its warm tones and metallic hardware complement both traditional studies and contemporary living spaces.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight and excessive moisture to prevent the leather from drying out or cracking. Periodic application of microcrystalline wax can help protect the exterior and maintain the lustre of both the leather and the gilt detailing.
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