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High Quality Leather Jewellery Box 1880
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High Quality Leather Jewellery Box 1880

19th century
Description

A high quality leather jewellery box with an engraved fold out carrying handle which collapses down into the centre lid. The engraved chasing continues inside to the long decorated brass hinge. Two levels of lift out trays great for storing all manner of jewellery. This example dates to Victorian roughly 1880 and comes with a working lock and key.

Condition: Signs of aged patina you would expect, please refer to photos. Characterful through out.

Materials:

Leather and brass

Age:

c.1880

Dimensions:

Length: 25cm

Width: 18cm

Height: 11.5cm

Reference Number: 7381b

Physical Dimensions
Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1162314
Dealers Internal Reference
7381b
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Description
A high quality leather jewellery box with an engraved fold out carrying handle which collapses down into the centre lid. The engraved chasing continues inside to the long decorated brass hinge. Two levels of lift out trays great for storing all manner of jewellery. This example dates to Victorian roughly 1880 and comes with a working lock and key.
fig 1. A rectangular black textured leather jewellery box featuring a brass handle plate on the top lid and a brass keyhole on the front face.
fig 1. High Quality Leather Jewellery Box 1880

Condition: Signs of aged patina you would expect, please refer to photos. Characterful through out.

Materials:

Leather and brass

Age:

c.1880

Dimensions:

Length: 25cm

Width: 18cm

Height: 11.5cm

Reference Number: 7381b

Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1162314
Dealers Internal Ref
7381b
Michael Johnson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014
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A rectangular black textured leather jewellery box featuring a brass handle plate on the top lid and a brass keyhole on the front face.
High Quality Leather Jewellery Box 1880
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FAQs

Victorian leather jewellery boxes are defined by leather stretched over sturdy wooden frames, often featuring brass locks, escutcheons, and flush handles. They were designed for domestic storage or travel during the late nineteenth century.

These boxes commonly utilise a pine or mahogany wooden core clad in textured leathers such as Morocco, pigskin, or goat leather. Interior linings typically consist of velvet, silk, or moire fabric, paired with brass fittings.

Authentic pieces feature natural wear to the leather finish, aged brass hardware with natural oxidisation, and hand-fitted construction. Original locks often carry makers stamps or keyhole escutcheons typical of the period.

Small antique boxes function well on bedside tables, dressing counters, or open bookshelves. They provide functional storage for small items while adding texture and visual weight to contemporary furniture surfaces.

Dust leather surfaces gently using a soft, dry cloth and apply specialised leather balsam sparingly to prevent cracking. Keep the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources to preserve the hide and prevent moisture loss.
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