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19th Century Coromandel Casket Complete with Scent Bottles
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19th Century Coromandel Casket Complete with Scent Bottles

19th century
Sold 8 May 2025 · Antoinettes Heirlooms
This “19th Century Coromandel Casket Complete with Scent Bottles” found a buyer.

It was listed by Antoinettes Heirlooms. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

This is an absolutely outstanding example of luxurious craftsmanship. The coromandel casket is bound with shaped and engraved brass strappings which have a central malachite setting.

The casket has its original working lock and key.

The casket has original hinges

The lid of the casket is forward sloping

The casket is lined with watermark taffeta silk and the internal sections are lined in velvet.

The original bottles have the original crystal stoppers in place and the brass screw tops are also still present.

One bottle still has contents present and I have therefore not tried to remove the glass stopper from that bottle!

Each bottle has facet cut corners and necks.

This is an overall genuine “untouched” casket in superb condition.

Rare to find a complete set with not only working lock but original key.

A most fabulous addition to any collection.

This item can be viewed in the shop ,

Date of Manufacture

Antoinettes Heirlooms has dated this Coromandel Wood Casket to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11.6cm (4.57")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1137042
Dealers Internal Reference
Gin/cg/mar
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Description
This is an absolutely outstanding example of luxurious craftsmanship.
“
The coromandel casket is bound with shaped and engraved brass strappings which have a central malachite setting.
Antoinettes Heirlooms

The casket has its original working lock and key.

fig 1. A rectangular 19th-century coromandel wood box featuring intricate brass strapwork mounts and a central circular malachite cabochon on the lid, with a key and tassel hanging from the keyhole.
fig 1. 19th Century Coromandel Casket Complete with Scent Bottles

The casket has original hinges

The lid of the casket is forward sloping

The casket is lined with watermark taffeta silk and the internal sections are lined in velvet.

The original bottles have the original crystal stoppers in place and the brass screw tops are also still present.

fig 2. A rectangular 19th-century coromandel wood box featuring intricate brass strapwork mounts and a central circular malachite cabochon on the lid, with a key and tassel hanging from the keyhole.
fig 2. 19th Century Coromandel Casket Complete with Scent Bottles

One bottle still has contents present and I have therefore not tried to remove the glass stopper from that bottle!

Each bottle has facet cut corners and necks.

This is an overall genuine “untouched” casket in superb condition.

Rare to find a complete set with not only working lock but original key.

A most fabulous addition to any collection.

This item can be viewed in the shop ,

Date of Manufacture

Antoinettes Heirlooms has dated this Coromandel Wood Casket to the 19th Century.

Height
11.6cm (4.57")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1137042
Dealers Internal Ref
Gin/cg/mar
Antoinettes Heirlooms
Antoinettes Heirlooms
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A rectangular 19th-century coromandel wood box featuring intricate brass strapwork mounts and a central circular malachite cabochon on the lid, with a key and tassel hanging from the keyhole. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular 19th-century coromandel wood box featuring intricate brass strapwork mounts and a central circular malachite cabochon on the lid, with a key and tassel hanging from the keyhole. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Coromandel Casket Complete with Scent Bottles

Archive II A rectangular 19th-century coromandel wood box featuring intricate brass strapwork mounts and a central circular malachite cabochon on the lid, with a key and tassel hanging from the keyhole. View II
Archive III A rectangular 19th-century coromandel wood box featuring intricate brass strapwork mounts and a central circular malachite cabochon on the lid, with a key and tassel hanging from the keyhole. View III
Archive IV A rectangular 19th-century coromandel wood box featuring intricate brass strapwork mounts and a central circular malachite cabochon on the lid, with a key and tassel hanging from the keyhole. View IV
Archive V A rectangular 19th-century coromandel wood box featuring intricate brass strapwork mounts and a central circular malachite cabochon on the lid, with a key and tassel hanging from the keyhole. View V
Archive VI A rectangular 19th-century coromandel wood box featuring intricate brass strapwork mounts and a central circular malachite cabochon on the lid, with a key and tassel hanging from the keyhole. View VI
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Location
The Pheasant Room
The Charlecote Pheasant Hotel
Charlecote
Warwickshire
CV35 9EW
United Kingdom
Verified Since Apr 2020
Items For Sale 63
Items Sold 209
Antoinettes Heirlooms
Antoinettes Heirlooms
Verified Since Apr 2020
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Location: The Pheasant Room, The Charlecote Pheasant Hotel, Charlecote, Warwickshire, CV35 9EW, United Kingdom
Verified
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63
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A rectangular 19th-century coromandel wood box featuring intricate brass strapwork mounts and a central circular malachite cabochon on the lid, with a key and tassel hanging from the keyhole.
19th century Coromandel casket complete with scent bottles
Ref: SA1137042
A rectangular 19th-century coromandel wood box featuring intricate brass strapwork mounts and a central circular malachite cabochon on the lid, with a key and tassel hanging from the keyhole.
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  • ObjectCaskets & Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCoromandel wood, brass, malachite
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBrass strapwork, Malachite cabochon inset, Foliate brass mounts
  • SizeH 11.6 cm (5 in) x W 125 cm (49 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

Coromandel caskets are decorative storage boxes made from calamander or coromandel wood, an exotic timber featuring distinctive dark grain patterns. They gained widespread popularity during the Victorian era for storing jewellery, correspondence, and scent bottles.

These boxes typically utilise a solid wood frame veneered with rare coromandel timber, reinforced with brass or ormolu mounts, strapwork, and corner brackets. Interiors often feature fitted velvet or silk linings designed to hold glass scent bottles and compartments.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, patinated brass hardware, and genuine exotic hardwood veneer over a secondary wood like pine or mahogany. Hallmarks, maker stamps on lockplates, and period-appropriate wear also help verify age.

Such decorative objects work effectively as focal points on surfaces like sideboards, coffee tables, or mantelpieces, providing texture and historical contrast within contemporary minimalist or traditional schemes.

Preservation requires keeping the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the veneer from drying and cracking. Occasional application of microcrystalline wax helps protect the finish without sealing moisture into the grain.
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