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Victorian Stationary Box Cormandel Brass Letter Casket 1890
Canonbury Antiques
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Victorian Stationary Box Cormandel Brass Letter Casket 1890

19th century
Description

You are viewing a gorgeous Victorian casket form letter or stationary box The wood is Cormandel which has a lovely patina and lacquered finish

Decorative pierced brass mounts fixed with small round pins, giving it a

Victorian campaign-style feel

Little compartments for letters and documents

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping

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Dimensions in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

9.5 (24) x 5 (13) x 7 (18)

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Coromandel Letter Casket to the 1890s.

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SA1177011
Description
You are viewing a gorgeous Victorian casket form letter or stationary box The wood is Cormandel which has a lovely patina and lacquered finish

Decorative pierced brass mounts fixed with small round pins, giving it a

fig 1. A Victorian domed coromandel wood letter casket featuring decorative engraved brass strapwork mounts and rivets.
fig 1. Victorian Stationary Box Cormandel Brass Letter Casket 1890

Victorian campaign-style feel

Little compartments for letters and documents

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping

quote

Dimensions in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

9.5 (24) x 5 (13) x 7 (18)

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Coromandel Letter Casket to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1177011
Canonbury Antiques
Canonbury Antiques
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London UK antiques & decorative arts - ships globally

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Archive I A Victorian domed coromandel wood letter casket featuring decorative engraved brass strapwork mounts and rivets.

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A Victorian domed coromandel wood letter casket featuring decorative engraved brass strapwork mounts and rivets.
Victorian Stationary Box Cormandel Brass Letter Casket 1890
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A Victorian domed coromandel wood letter casket featuring decorative engraved brass strapwork mounts and rivets.
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A Victorian letter casket is a desktop storage container designed during the late nineteenth century to hold correspondence, paper, and writing accessories. These boxes were typically made from hardwoods and decorated with metalwork to suit domestic or office interiors.

Craftsmen predominantly utilised exotic hardwoods such as coromandel, mahogany, rosewood, and walnut. Decorative elements often included pierced or engraved brass strapwork, polished steel mounts, steel rivets, and velvet or silk interior linings.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail or tongue-and-groove joinery, original brass hardware with natural oxidisation, and fitted lock mechanisms. The metal strapwork usually displays fine hand-engraving rather than modern stamped patterns.

Place the box as a focal piece on an office desk, library bookshelf, or hallway console table. It pairs effectively with modern minimalism, providing historical depth and texture when positioned alongside modern ceramics or framed artwork.

Keep the wood nourished using a neutral microcrystalline or bees wax polish applied with a soft cloth. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners on the brass to preserve its historical patina and prevent damage to surrounding wood finishes.
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