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Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian
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Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian

19th century
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This is a fine antique personal diary repository, originating from Scotland during the Victorian period, circa 1870. This striking book form keepsake case showcases the craftsmanship and decorative style of 19th century Scotland, offering an elegant and secure way to store treasured personal items or books. Crafted from quality brass with rich golden tones and a profusely decorative Gothic design, this piece makes a captivating display item as well as a functional keepsake holder.

Delightful Scottish craftsmanship with a pleasingly ornate appearance

Quality brass with rich golden tones and minimal tarnishing

Striking book form with a profuse decorative finish

Fascia adorned with Gothic overtones and Scottish thistle motif

Lid held securely with a hinged clasp, decorated with a thistle

Highly decorative and display-ready piece of Victorian artistry

Ideal for collectors of Scottish antiques, writing accessories, or Gothic revival pieces

Good weight in the hand at 1.44kg (3.17 lb)

This Victorian book-shaped brass keepsake box is both a statement decorative item and a practical storage solution, ideal for adding a touch of 19th century Scottish craftsmanship to your home or collection. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 13cm (5'')

Max Depth: 6cm (2.25'')

Max Height: 19cm (7.5'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Keepsake Case to the Victorian era.

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SA1164131
Dealers Internal Reference
25636
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Description
This is a fine antique personal diary repository, originating from Scotland during the Victorian period, circa 1870.
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This striking book form keepsake case showcases the craftsmanship and decorative style of 19th century Scotland, offering an elegant and secure way to store treasured personal items or books.
London Fine Antiques

Crafted from quality brass with rich golden tones and a profusely decorative Gothic design, this piece makes a captivating display item as well as a functional keepsake holder.

fig 1. An ornate Victorian cast brass keepsake box fashioned in the shape of a book, featuring relief floral and thistle motifs with corner bosses.
fig 1. Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian

Delightful Scottish craftsmanship with a pleasingly ornate appearance

Quality brass with rich golden tones and minimal tarnishing

Striking book form with a profuse decorative finish

Fascia adorned with Gothic overtones and Scottish thistle motif

fig 2. An ornate Victorian cast brass keepsake box fashioned in the shape of a book, featuring relief floral and thistle motifs with corner bosses.
fig 2. Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian

Lid held securely with a hinged clasp, decorated with a thistle

Highly decorative and display-ready piece of Victorian artistry

Ideal for collectors of Scottish antiques, writing accessories, or Gothic revival pieces

fig 3. An ornate Victorian cast brass keepsake box fashioned in the shape of a book, featuring relief floral and thistle motifs with corner bosses.
fig 3. Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian

Good weight in the hand at 1.44kg (3.17 lb)

This Victorian book-shaped brass keepsake box is both a statement decorative item and a practical storage solution, ideal for adding a touch of 19th century Scottish craftsmanship to your home or collection. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 13cm (5'')

Max Depth: 6cm (2.25'')

Max Height: 19cm (7.5'')

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Keepsake Case to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1164131
Dealers Internal Ref
25636
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I An ornate Victorian cast brass keepsake box fashioned in the shape of a book, featuring relief floral and thistle motifs with corner bosses.

Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian

Archive II An ornate Victorian cast brass keepsake box fashioned in the shape of a book, featuring relief floral and thistle motifs with corner bosses. View II
Archive III An ornate Victorian cast brass keepsake box fashioned in the shape of a book, featuring relief floral and thistle motifs with corner bosses. View III
Archive IV An ornate Victorian cast brass keepsake box fashioned in the shape of a book, featuring relief floral and thistle motifs with corner bosses. View IV
Archive V An ornate Victorian cast brass keepsake box fashioned in the shape of a book, featuring relief floral and thistle motifs with corner bosses. View V
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An ornate Victorian cast brass keepsake box fashioned in the shape of a book, featuring relief floral and thistle motifs with corner bosses.
Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian
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FAQs

Popular during the nineteenth century, book-shaped brass keepsake cases are decorative containers crafted to resemble bound volumes. They were designed to securely store private journals, letters, and personal mementos within a domestic or study setting.

These objects were typically produced from cast or stamped brass, often featuring relief detailing created through precision moulding and cold chiselling. Components were assembled using small brass hinges, clasps, and internal steel pins.

Authentic pieces display evidence of historical manufacturing, such as hand-finished casting seams, period-correct slotted screws, and significant weight relative to modern reproductions. Natural surface wear and uneven oxidisation in recessed areas also indicate age.

A brass book case functions effectively as a sculptural accent on an office desk, styled atop a stack of hardback volumes on a bookshelf, or positioned on a hallway console table as a focal point.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid abrasive chemical polishes or dips, as removing the accumulated surface oxidisation and natural patina reduces the historical integrity of the piece.
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