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19th Century Leather Bound Ladies Jewellery Box or Casket by W & J Milne Makers, Edinburgh
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19th Century Leather Bound Ladies Jewellery Box or Casket by W & J Milne Makers, Edinburgh

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19th Century Leather Bound Ladies Jewellery Box Or Casket By W & J Milne Makers, Edinburgh

A large dark green leather covered jewellery casket made by W & J Milne who were eminent makers of fine boxes & fancy goods from 1844 to 1905, trading from 126 Princes Street, Edinburgh. Exquisitely lined with emerald green leather & velvet, the box contains three removable trays of gilded leather & silk velvet lining. All the trays are stamped with the maker’s name & the box itself is stamped in two different places. The working Bramah type lock is also stamped W & J Milne, Edinburgh. There is a carrying handle & brass cartouche to the lid.

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At Richard Anthony Rush Antiques we pride ourselves on supplying top quality pieces carefully chosen for their originality, quality and condition.

Richard has worked as a conservator/restorer for over thirty five years with many eminent clients including the department store Peter Jones in Sloane Square, London (part of the John Lewis Partnership) for whom he restored and supplied antique furniture for over eighteen years.

Every piece supplied by Richard Anthony Rush Antiques is in fine showroom condition and finished to a very high standard. You can expect all furniture to be clean throughout and ready for your home.

We can arrange a full delivery service. Please contact us for a quote or if you would like additional information about any of our pieces.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Richard Anthony Rush Antiques has dated this Victorian Leather Jewellery Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1175180
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AS941
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19th Century Leather Bound Ladies Jewellery Box Or Casket By W & J Milne Makers, Edinburgh
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A large dark green leather covered jewellery casket made by W & J Milne who were eminent makers of fine boxes & fancy goods from 1844 to 1905, trading from 126 Princes Street, Edinburgh.
Richard Anthony Rush Antiques

Exquisitely lined with emerald green leather & velvet, the box contains three removable trays of gilded leather & silk velvet lining. All the trays are stamped with the maker’s name & the box itself is stamped in two different places. The working Bramah type lock is also stamped W & J Milne, Edinburgh. There is a carrying handle & brass cartouche to the lid.

fig 1. An open 19th-century dark leather jewellery box revealing a green velvet compartmentalised tray and brass lock mechanism.
fig 1. 19th Century Leather Bound Ladies Jewellery Box or Casket by W & J Milne Makers, Edinburgh

At Richard Anthony Rush Antiques we pride ourselves on supplying top quality pieces carefully chosen for their originality, quality and condition.

Richard has worked as a conservator/restorer for over thirty five years with many eminent clients including the department store Peter Jones in Sloane Square, London (part of the John Lewis Partnership) for whom he restored and supplied antique furniture for over eighteen years.

fig 2. An open 19th-century dark leather jewellery box revealing a green velvet compartmentalised tray and brass lock mechanism.
fig 2. 19th Century Leather Bound Ladies Jewellery Box or Casket by W & J Milne Makers, Edinburgh

Every piece supplied by Richard Anthony Rush Antiques is in fine showroom condition and finished to a very high standard. You can expect all furniture to be clean throughout and ready for your home.

We can arrange a full delivery service. Please contact us for a quote or if you would like additional information about any of our pieces.

Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Richard Anthony Rush Antiques has dated this Victorian Leather Jewellery Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1175180
Dealers Internal Ref
AS941
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Hasketon
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP13 6HZ
United Kingdom
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A Victorian leather jewellery casket is a specialized storage container designed during the 19th century to protect personal valuables. Typically lined with silk or velvet, these boxes featured tailored compartments, trays, and lock mechanisms for security.

19th-century jewellery boxes were commonly constructed using solid wood frames bound in morocco or calfskin leather. Interiors featured silk or cotton velvet linings with brass fittings, locks, and gilt-embossed border trim.

Authentic 19th-century boxes display period-correct brass locks, hand-stitched leather edging, and natural surface patination. Makers often stamped their brand inside the lid or along the lock plate, and interiors often show age-appropriate wear to the velvet or silk.

Place the box open on a bedroom vanity, bedside table, or dressing room shelf to showcase the interior velvet fabric and detailed compartmentalisation. It serves both as a functional organizer for modern accessories and an accent piece on polished wood or marble surfaces.

Keep the box away from direct sunlight and humidity to prevent the leather from drying or cracking and the velvet from fading. Clean the leather surface gently with a dry microfibre cloth and brush the interior velvet lightly with a soft-bristled brush.
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