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Victorian Specimen Wood Jewellery Box.
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Victorian Specimen Wood Jewellery Box.

19th century
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Victorian Specimen Wood Jewellery Box.

A beautiful example of a Victorian jewellery box in specimen wood with a wonderful design to the top dating back to c.1860. Open the box to reveal the original tray we have professionally relined the interior with handcrafted marble paper.

Unfortunately the key and lock doesn’t work.

Superb quality and condition measuring 32 x 24 and stands 14cm high.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

Mostly Boxes has dated this Victorian Specimen Wood Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1180956
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60000499
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Victorian Specimen Wood Jewellery Box.
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A beautiful example of a Victorian jewellery box in specimen wood with a wonderful design to the top dating back to c.
Mostly Boxes

1860. Open the box to reveal the original tray we have professionally relined the interior with handcrafted marble paper.

Unfortunately the key and lock doesn’t work.

Superb quality and condition measuring 32 x 24 and stands 14cm high.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Mostly Boxes has dated this Victorian Specimen Wood Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1180956
Dealers Internal Ref
60000499
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Archive I A rectangular Victorian specimen wood box featuring geometric parquetry inlay, a central heart motif on the lid, and a keyhole on the front.

Victorian Specimen Wood Jewellery Box.

Archive II A rectangular Victorian specimen wood box featuring geometric parquetry inlay, a central heart motif on the lid, and a keyhole on the front. View II
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A rectangular Victorian specimen wood box featuring geometric parquetry inlay, a central heart motif on the lid, and a keyhole on the front.
Victorian Specimen Wood Jewellery Box.
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A rectangular Victorian specimen wood box featuring geometric parquetry inlay, a central heart motif on the lid, and a keyhole on the front.
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A Victorian specimen wood box is a decorative container crafted using various contrasting wood veneers, designed to highlight different timber species in geometric or marquetry patterns. Popular during the nineteenth century, these boxes served as display pieces and practical containers for jewellery or trinkets.

These boxes were typically constructed with a solid timber core, such as pine or mahogany, coated in exotic and native wood veneers including walnut, burr walnut, boxwood, rosewood, and ebony. Additional details often featured bone or mother-of-pearl escutcheons and metal hinges.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut veneer joinery, natural age-related shrinkage lines, and period-correct hardware such as brass hinges or steel locks. The underside and internal linings often show signs of historical wear and traditional construction methods.

A specimen wood box can be displayed on a sideboard, coffee table, or desk as a decorative focal point. Its geometric wood patterns pair well with minimalist ceramics, brass accents, and modern neutral backgrounds.

Keep the box in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber movement or lifting veneers. Clean gently using a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish periodically to protect the finish.
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