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Royal Crest Coromandel Box 1850

19th century
Sold 30 August 2025 · Michael Johnson Antiques
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Description

A superb quality mid-19th century Victorian coromandel box with fine brass strapwork overlay, dating to circa 1850. The rich coromandel veneer is beautifully complemented by intricate brass mounts, giving the box a striking and luxurious appearance.

The interior is equally impressive, lined in vibrant green with a gilt-embossed Royal Crest to the inside of the lid. The box features chased brass interior fittings and retains its registered lock with working key, a desirable feature for collectors.

Materials:

Coromandel and brass

Age:

c.1850

Dimensions:

Length: 30cm

Width: 22.5cm

Height: 16.5cm

Reference Number: 7363b

Physical Dimensions
Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
22.5cm (8.86")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Antique Coromandel Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1162521
Dealers Internal Reference
7363b
Dealers Notes

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Description
A superb quality mid-19th century Victorian coromandel box with fine brass strapwork overlay, dating to circa 1850.
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The rich coromandel veneer is beautifully complemented by intricate brass mounts, giving the box a striking and luxurious appearance.
Michael Johnson Antiques
fig 1. A rectangular Victorian coromandel wood box featuring intricate brass corner brackets and strapwork.
fig 1. Royal Crest Coromandel Box 1850

The interior is equally impressive, lined in vibrant green with a gilt-embossed Royal Crest to the inside of the lid. The box features chased brass interior fittings and retains its registered lock with working key, a desirable feature for collectors.

Materials:

Coromandel and brass

Age:

c.1850

Dimensions:

Length: 30cm

Width: 22.5cm

Height: 16.5cm

Reference Number: 7363b

Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
22.5cm (8.86")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Antique Coromandel Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1162521
Dealers Internal Ref
7363b
Michael Johnson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014
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A rectangular Victorian coromandel wood box featuring intricate brass corner brackets and strapwork.
Royal Crest Coromandel Box 1850
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A rectangular Victorian coromandel wood box featuring intricate brass corner brackets and strapwork.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCoromandel, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBrass corner brackets, Cross-banded strapwork, Central key escutcheon
  • SizeH 16.5 cm (6 in) x W 22.5 cm (9 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

FAQs

Coromandel boxes are luxury storage containers crafted from coromandel wood, an exotic hardwood native to India and Southeast Asia. They gained immense popularity during the Victorian era in the 19th century as high-end receptacles for jewellery, stationery, and valuables.

These pieces typically feature solid coromandel timber or dense pine carcasses veneered with highly figured coromandel, accented with hand-cast brass mounts, corner brackets, and escutcheons secured by traditional brass pins.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-cut dovetail joinery, heavy brass hardware with original patination, and interior linings of velvet, leather, or silk. The timber should display a characteristic heavy weight and rich, dark grain pattern with contrasting pale yellow streaks.

This type of item functions effectively as a sophisticated tabletop accent on a mantelpiece, side table, or desk, adding organic texture and historical contrast to contemporary living spaces.

Preserve the finish by keeping the wood away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage and veneer cracking. Clean only with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and apply microcrystalline wax sparingly if needed.
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