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Antique 19thc Lignum & Boxwood Inlaid Swan Paperweight. English. C1870-80.
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Antique 19thc Lignum & Boxwood Inlaid Swan Paperweight. English. C1870-80.

19th century
Description

An unusual late 19thc lignum vitae paperweight, showing an inlaid boxwood swan swimming amongst the lily pads, bordered by a continuous garland of inlaid flowers....in very good condition with a good natural colour.

English. C1870-80

Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Victorian Wooden Swan Paperweight to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 08807261
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Inlaid boxwood with hand-cut engraving: typical late Victorian decorative treen work.
Fine shrinkage line along the grain: natural timber drying over more than a century.
Gentle softening to the upper perimeter rim: many decades of desk handling.
Base shows rubbed patina and scattered shallow scratches: natural surface wear from table use.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
8.1cm (3.19")
Depth
5.6cm (2.20")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1115323
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8196
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Description
An unusual late 19thc lignum vitae paperweight, showing an inlaid boxwood swan swimming amongst the lily pads, bordered by a continuous garland of inlaid flowers....in very good condition with a good natural colour.

English. C1870-80

Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Victorian Wooden Swan Paperweight to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08807261
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Inlaid boxwood with hand-cut engraving: typical late Victorian decorative treen work.
Fine shrinkage line along the grain: natural timber drying over more than a century.
Gentle softening to the upper perimeter rim: many decades of desk handling.
Base shows rubbed patina and scattered shallow scratches: natural surface wear from table use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
8.1cm (3.19")
Depth
5.6cm (2.20")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1115323
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8196
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.

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An oval dark lignum vitae wooden paperweight featuring lighter boxwood inlay depicting a swan floating on water surrounded by a decorative border.
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Archive I An oval dark lignum vitae wooden paperweight featuring lighter boxwood inlay depicting a swan floating on water surrounded by a decorative border.

Antique 19thc Lignum & Boxwood Inlaid Swan Paperweight. English. C1870-80.

Archive II An oval dark lignum vitae wooden paperweight featuring lighter boxwood inlay depicting a swan floating on water surrounded by a decorative border. View II
Archive III An oval dark lignum vitae wooden paperweight featuring lighter boxwood inlay depicting a swan floating on water surrounded by a decorative border. View III
Archive IV An oval dark lignum vitae wooden paperweight featuring lighter boxwood inlay depicting a swan floating on water surrounded by a decorative border. View IV
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Mark Seabrook Antiques

Mark Seabrook Antiques
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An oval dark lignum vitae wooden paperweight featuring lighter boxwood inlay depicting a swan floating on water surrounded by a decorative border.
Antique 19thc Lignum & Boxwood Inlaid Swan Paperweight. English. C1870-80.
Ref: SA1115323
An oval dark lignum vitae wooden paperweight featuring lighter boxwood inlay depicting a swan floating on water surrounded by a decorative border.
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  • ObjectPaperweights
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLignum Vitae, Boxwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSwan motif, Floral border, Oval shape, Marquetry inlay
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 8.1 cm (3 in) x D 5.6 cm (2 in)

This Victorian desk accessory is an English 19th-century paperweight from the period circa 1870-80, constructed from dark brown lignum vitae with lighter boxwood marquetry inlay. The oval shape features a central motif depicting a swan swimming amongst lily pads on the water, enclosed by a continuous garland border of inlaid flowers. The timber displays a rich natural colouration with visible grain contrasts between the dark ground and lighter floral and waterfowl elements. The item stands 2.5 cm high, measures 8.1 cm wide, and is 5.6 cm deep. Position this piece on a study desk or office table to hold down correspondence and documents, bringing a touch of gentleman's library styling to the workspace. The compact proportions fit neatly among stationery, blotters, and inkwells. The solid wooden construction provides practical weight for everyday use while serving as a decorative accent in a traditional study, library, or home office setting.

FAQs

Victorian wooden paperweights were functional desktop accessories crafted during the nineteenth century, often featuring decorative inlay, marquetry, or micro-carving using dense hardwoods such as lignum vitae and boxwood.

Craftsmen utilised heavy, dense woods such as lignum vitae for the base, paired with contrasting lighter timbers like boxwood, fruitwood, or bone for detailed marquetry and inlay work.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural surface wear, hand-cut inlay joinery, a dark aged patina, and significant physical weight due to the high density of the historical hardwoods used.

Position the paperweight atop a stack of books on a bookshelf, place it centrally on an office desk, or arrange it alongside brass accessories on a sideboard.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a light coating of natural beeswax polish annually, avoiding direct sunlight and moisture to prevent wood movement.
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