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Burr Walnut Jewellery Box C.1880
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Burr Walnut Jewellery Box C.1880

19th century
Sold 28 April 2025 · Michael Johnson Antiques
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Description

A stunning example of 19th-century craftsmanship, this Victorian dome-top jewellery box, dating to circa 1880, is beautifully crafted from richly figured burr walnut, showcasing the elegant swirls and depth of grain that make this timber so sought after.

The curved lid lends a graceful silhouette, enhanced by a flush inlaid brass handle—a refined detail that complements the box’s understated opulence. Inside, you'll find a neatly fitted jewellery tray, perfect for organising rings, brooches, or smaller keepsakes, with additional storage below for larger items.

This piece also benefits from a fully functioning lock and original key, offering both security and authenticity. Whether as a collector's item or a charming addition to a dressing table, this antique jewellery box combines timeless elegance with practical storage.

Materials:

Burr walnut & brass

Age:

c.1880

Size:

Length: 22cm

Width: 15cm

Height: 10.5cm

Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Jewellery Box to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10.5cm (4.13")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Reference Numbers
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SA1137850
Dealers Internal Reference
7340b
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Description
A stunning example of 19th-century craftsmanship, this Victorian dome-top jewellery box, dating to circa 1880, is beautifully crafted from richly figured burr walnut, showcasing the elegant swirls and depth of grain that make this timber so sought after.
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The curved lid lends a graceful silhouette, enhanced by a flush inlaid brass handle—a refined detail that complements the box’s understated opulence.
Michael Johnson Antiques

Inside, you'll find a neatly fitted jewellery tray, perfect for organising rings, brooches, or smaller keepsakes, with additional storage below for larger items.

fig 1. A rectangular Victorian burr walnut jewellery box featuring figured wood grain and a brass key escutcheon.
fig 1. Burr Walnut Jewellery Box C.1880

This piece also benefits from a fully functioning lock and original key, offering both security and authenticity. Whether as a collector's item or a charming addition to a dressing table, this antique jewellery box combines timeless elegance with practical storage.

Materials:

Burr walnut & brass

Age:

c.1880

Size:

Length: 22cm

Width: 15cm

Height: 10.5cm

Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Jewellery Box to the Victorian era.

Height
10.5cm (4.13")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1137850
Dealers Internal Ref
7340b
Michael Johnson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Michael Johnson Antiques Profile Page

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A rectangular Victorian burr walnut jewellery box featuring figured wood grain and a brass key escutcheon.
Burr Walnut Jewellery Box c.1880
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A rectangular Victorian burr walnut jewellery box featuring figured wood grain and a brass key escutcheon.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFigured burr grain, Brass escutcheon, Hinged lid, Sarcophagus shape
  • SizeH 10.5 cm (4 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Victorian decorative boxes often feature rich figured veneers like burr walnut, intricate brass escutcheons, and robust construction designed for domestic utility and display on dressing tables.

These pieces typically utilised a softwood or mahogany secondary timber carcass covered in decorative wood veneers, assembled with dovetail joints and fitted with brass hardware and silk or velvet linings.

Authenticity is determined by examining the interior paper or fabric linings, hand-cut dovetailing, patination of the wood, and the manufacturing methods of the brass locks and hinges.

An antique box functions effectively as a textural accent on a console table, mantelpiece, or bookshelf, adding historical warmth and concealed storage to contemporary spaces.

Preservation requires avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity, occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood, and dusting gently with a dry, soft cloth.
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