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Regency Leather Jewellery Box 1820
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Regency Leather Jewellery Box 1820

19th century
Sold 14 December 2025 · Michael Johnson Antiques
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Description

A fine early 19th century Regency jewellery box, c.1820, covered in rich dark red leather with a warm patina developed over two centuries. The box retains its original brass carrying handles and rests on elegant brass feet, giving it both practicality and presence.

The lid lifts to reveal an empty but lined interior, once designed to house treasured jewellery and personal items. The box comes complete with its working lock and key, a desirable feature for collectors.

Materials:

Red leather and brass

Age:

c.1820

Dimensions:

Length: 22cm

Width: 15.5cm

Height: 10cm

Reference Number: 7374b

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
15.5cm (6.10")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1162520
Dealers Internal Reference
7374b
Dealers Notes

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Description
A fine early 19th century Regency jewellery box, c.1820, covered in rich dark red leather with a warm patina developed over two centuries.
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The box retains its original brass carrying handles and rests on elegant brass feet, giving it both practicality and presence.
Michael Johnson Antiques
fig 1. A rectangular Regency period leather-covered jewellery box resting on cast metal paw feet with a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front.
fig 1. Regency Leather Jewellery Box 1820

The lid lifts to reveal an empty but lined interior, once designed to house treasured jewellery and personal items. The box comes complete with its working lock and key, a desirable feature for collectors.

Materials:

Red leather and brass

Age:

c.1820

Dimensions:

Length: 22cm

Width: 15.5cm

Height: 10cm

Reference Number: 7374b

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
15.5cm (6.10")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1162520
Dealers Internal Ref
7374b
Michael Johnson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014
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Archive I A rectangular Regency period leather-covered jewellery box resting on cast metal paw feet with a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Regency Leather Jewellery Box 1820

Archive II A rectangular Regency period leather-covered jewellery box resting on cast metal paw feet with a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front. View II
Archive III A rectangular Regency period leather-covered jewellery box resting on cast metal paw feet with a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front. View III
Archive IV A rectangular Regency period leather-covered jewellery box resting on cast metal paw feet with a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front. View IV
Archive V A rectangular Regency period leather-covered jewellery box resting on cast metal paw feet with a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front. View V
Archive VI A rectangular Regency period leather-covered jewellery box resting on cast metal paw feet with a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular Regency period leather-covered jewellery box resting on cast metal paw feet with a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular Regency period leather-covered jewellery box resting on cast metal paw feet with a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular Regency period leather-covered jewellery box resting on cast metal paw feet with a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front. View IX
Archive X A rectangular Regency period leather-covered jewellery box resting on cast metal paw feet with a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front. View X
Archive XI A rectangular Regency period leather-covered jewellery box resting on cast metal paw feet with a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front. View XI
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Middlesex
South West London
United Kingdom
Verified Since Dec 2014
Items For Sale 42
Items Sold 1,494
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Location: Ashford, Middlesex, South West London, United Kingdom
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A rectangular Regency period leather-covered jewellery box resting on cast metal paw feet with a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front.
Regency Leather Jewellery Box 1820
Ref: SA1162520
A rectangular Regency period leather-covered jewellery box resting on cast metal paw feet with a brass keyhole escutcheon on the front.
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  • ObjectJewellery Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialLeather, Wood, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBrass escutcheon, Claw feet, Hinged lid, Tooled leather
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 15.5 cm (6 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

Regency style spans the early 19th century, drawing heavy inspiration from classical Greek, Roman, and Egyptian motifs, typically characterised by clean architectural proportions, restrained ornamentation, and the use of exotic veneers or rich leather.

These boxes were traditionally constructed from a sturdy timber carcase, such as mahogany or pine, which was then covered in tooled leather or shagreen, and finished with cast brass hardware, escutcheons, and claw feet.

Authentic pieces display period-appropriate construction methods such as hand-cut dovetail joints, cast brass locks with hand-hammered pins, original patination on the leather, and organic wear consistent with early 19th-century usage.

An antique box can be styled as a functional tabletop accent on a dressing table, console, or bookshelf, adding rich texture, historical contrast, and warm metallic accents to a modern room scheme.

Preserve antique leather by keeping it out of direct sunlight, avoiding excessive humidity changes, and occasionally treating the surface with a specialist microcrystalline wax or leather conditioner to prevent drying and cracking.
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