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Victorian Burr Walnut Writing/jewellery Box.
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Victorian Burr Walnut Writing/jewellery Box.

19th century
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Victorian Burr Walnut Writing/Jewellery Box.

A superb sized Victorian Writing box with a jewellery tray to the underneath.

The box is in a superb piece of burr walnut featuring a dome top.

It has a mother of pearl top and key escutcheon complete with a working lock and key.

Open the box to reveal a lidded pen compartment two inkwell sections with original inkwells and a jewellery tray to the centre. Lift up the tray to reveal a second fitted jewellery tray.The back of the inside lid is a writing slope with the original navy blue velvet behind it is a stationary compartment.

Superb quality and condition measuring 27 x 22 and stands 9cm high.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

Mostly Boxes has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1126468
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60000416
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Description
Victorian Burr Walnut Writing/Jewellery Box.

A superb sized Victorian Writing box with a jewellery tray to the underneath.

The box is in a superb piece of burr walnut featuring a dome top.

It has a mother of pearl top and key escutcheon complete with a working lock and key.

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Open the box to reveal a lidded pen compartment two inkwell sections with original inkwells and a jewellery tray to the centre.
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Lift up the tray to reveal a second fitted jewellery tray.The back of the inside lid is a writing slope with the original navy blue velvet behind it is a stationary compartment.

Superb quality and condition measuring 27 x 22 and stands 9cm high.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

Mostly Boxes has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1126468
Dealers Internal Ref
60000416
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Archive I A rectangular Victorian burr walnut box featuring rounded edges, a mother-of-pearl central cartouche inlay, and a matching keyhole escutcheon.

Victorian Burr Walnut Writing/Jewellery Box.

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A rectangular Victorian burr walnut box featuring rounded edges, a mother-of-pearl central cartouche inlay, and a matching keyhole escutcheon.
Victorian Burr Walnut Writing/Jewellery Box.
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A rectangular Victorian burr walnut box featuring rounded edges, a mother-of-pearl central cartouche inlay, and a matching keyhole escutcheon.
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A Victorian burr walnut box is a 19th-century storage vessel constructed using veneer cut from walnut tree growths, producing dense, swirling grain patterns. These boxes were commonly manufactured in Britain between 1837 and 1901 for storing jewellery, writing instruments, or personal correspondence.

19th-century boxes frequently combined hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut with burr veneers, mother-of-pearl inlays, brass bindings, and velvet or silk linings. Hinges and lock mechanisms were typically constructed from solid brass or iron.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass mortise locks, natural wear on the base, and slight irregularities in the veneer indicative of historical craftsmanship rather than modern machine production.

An antique walnut box can be placed on an office desk, console table, or coffee table tray to provide surface contrast against modern materials like glass or polished stone while offering hidden storage for small items.

Maintain the veneer by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the box away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent veneer drying or fading.
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