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Victorian 30cm Inlaid Walnut Document Box C 1880
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Victorian 30cm Inlaid Walnut Document Box C 1880

19th century
Sold 21 April 2026 · Robert Bush Antiques
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Description

Victorian inlaid walnut box ideal for documents or for use on a dressing table with its pretty patterned inlay of many different woods.

It has a mother of pearl cartouche to the top and a similar escutcheon.

There is evidence of historic minor restoration to a tiny area of the upper rear, mentioned for complete accuracy.

When it arrived this box had no interior and so we have lined it in beautiful burgundy velvet and it is now an excellent box, mint condition and absolutely ready to use.

It comes with working key, and is an all round super box.

Free UK postage

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Document Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1176668
Dealers Internal Reference
0096
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Description
Victorian inlaid walnut box ideal for documents or for use on a dressing table with its pretty patterned inlay of many different woods.

It has a mother of pearl cartouche to the top and a similar escutcheon.

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There is evidence of historic minor restoration to a tiny area of the upper rear, mentioned for complete accuracy.
Robert Bush Antiques
fig 1. A rectangular Victorian walnut document box featuring intricate geometric marquetry bands and a central mother-of-pearl inlay on the lid.
fig 1. Victorian 30cm Inlaid Walnut Document Box C 1880

When it arrived this box had no interior and so we have lined it in beautiful burgundy velvet and it is now an excellent box, mint condition and absolutely ready to use.

It comes with working key, and is an all round super box.

Free UK postage

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Document Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1176668
Dealers Internal Ref
0096
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

Antique georgian, victorian & edwardian silverware & collectables, antique boxes and caddies and decorative items.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Robert Bush Antiques Profile Page

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Robert Bush Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Victorian 30cm Inlaid Walnut Document Box C 1880

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United Kingdom
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A rectangular Victorian walnut document box featuring intricate geometric marquetry bands and a central mother-of-pearl inlay on the lid.
Victorian 30cm inlaid walnut document box c 1880
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A rectangular Victorian walnut document box featuring intricate geometric marquetry bands and a central mother-of-pearl inlay on the lid.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Mother-of-Pearl, Mixed Wood Veneers
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGeometric marquetry, Mother-of-pearl escutcheon, Parquetry banding
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Victorian decorative boxes often feature rich woods like walnut or mahogany, intricate marquetry, brass accents, and mother-of-pearl inlay, reflecting the eras appreciation for ornate craftsmanship and functional elegance.

These boxes were typically constructed from a solid secondary wood such as pine or mahogany, veneered with figured walnut, burr walnut, or coromandel, and embellished with geometric Tunbridgework, brass stringing, or mother-of-pearl.

Authentication involves examining the interior linings, hand-cut dovetail joints, patination on the wood, the presence of traditional brass or steel lever locks, and the ageing characteristics of the veneer and inlay.

An antique document box functions well as a sculptural tabletop object, placed on a coffee table, bookshelf, or console to introduce texture, historical contrast, and concealed storage into contemporary spaces.

Preservation requires keeping wooden pieces out of direct sunlight and away from rapid humidity fluctuations, occasionally applying a microcrystalline wax to nourish the finish without sealing moisture into the grain.
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