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Description

A 19thC coromandel box or humidor, of fine quality with working bramah lock and key. An ivorine label to the interior marked Stewart Dawson & Co Ltd Regent st. They were a company of silver smiths, so it is likely that this box was made for them and retailed through their very smart London showrooms. Dimensions: H 12.5cm

W 34.5cm

D 23.5cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

12.5cm (4.92")

Width

34.5cm (13.58")

Depth

23.5cm (9.25")

Declaration

Repton Co has dated this Antique Coromandel Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1159443

Dealers Internal Reference

SKU00000540

Description

A 19thC coromandel box or humidor, of fine quality with working bramah lock and key. An ivorine label to the interior marked Stewart Dawson & Co Ltd Regent st.

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They were a company of silver smiths, so it is likely that this box was made for them and retailed through their very smart London showrooms.

Repton Co

Dimensions: H 12.5cm

W 34.5cm

D 23.5cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

12.5cm (4.92")

Width

34.5cm (13.58")

Depth

23.5cm (9.25")

Date of Manufacture

Repton Co has dated this Antique Coromandel Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1159443

Dealers Internal Ref

SKU00000540

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Repton Co

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Repton Co

Telephone 07493 120423

Location

Kent
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/reptonco

Verified Since Feb 2022

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDecorative Boxes
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialCoromandel, Brass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsBrass stringing, Central escutcheon, Mitred corners
SizeH 12.5 cm (5 in) x W 34.5 cm (14 in) x D 23.5 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Coromandel, sometimes known as calamander wood, is a dense and heavily grained timber native to India and Sri Lanka, highly prized in Victorian cabinet making for its rich dark brown colour and intricate figuring.

These pieces typically feature solid timber carcasses veneered with exotic hardwoods, reinforced with mitred joints, and frequently accented with hand-cut brass stringing, escutcheons, and velvet or silk interior linings.

Authenticity is determined by examining internal secondary timbers, hand-cut dovetails, the presence of traditional iron or brass locks, and natural ageing characteristics such as shrinkage cracks in the veneer.

Positioning the piece on a console table, bookshelf, or coffee table allows its rich grain and metallic inlay to function as a focal point, contrasting effectively against minimalist surfaces.

Maintain stable ambient humidity away from direct sunlight and heat sources, applying occasional microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber while avoiding abrasive cleaners on the brass hardware.