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Large Flame Mahogany Box

19th century
Sold 13 December 2025 · Michael Johnson Antiques
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Description

A large size spanning over 41cm wide flamed mahogany box. A typical Georgian style with a campaign brass bounding and brass inlay/escutcheon. This particular example is a slightly later made box dating Victorian 1890. A generous interior size capable of storing an array of objects. Blue baize lining all ready to go! Comes with a working lock and key.

Materials:

Flame mahogany and brass

Age:

c.1890

Size:

Length: 41.5cm

Width: 29cm

Height: 8.5cm

Reference Number: 7849

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
41.5cm (16.34")
Declaration

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Flame Mahogany Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1183656
Dealers Internal Reference
7849
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Description
A large size spanning over 41cm wide flamed mahogany box. A typical Georgian style with a campaign brass bounding and brass inlay/escutcheon. This particular example is a slightly later made box dating Victorian 1890. A generous interior size capable of storing an array of objects. Blue baize lining all ready to go! Comes with a working lock and key.

Materials:

Flame mahogany and brass

Age:

c.1890

Size:

Length: 41.5cm

Width: 29cm

Height: 8.5cm

Reference Number: 7849

Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
41.5cm (16.34")
Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Flame Mahogany Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1183656
Dealers Internal Ref
7849
Michael Johnson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014
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Archive I A rectangular flame mahogany box featuring prominent brass corner braces and a central brass keyhole escutcheon. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large Flame Mahogany Box

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Michael Johnson Antiques

Telephone 07985 789 670
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Middlesex
South West London
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/michaelj
Verified Since Dec 2014
Items For Sale 42
Items Sold 1,494
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A rectangular flame mahogany box featuring prominent brass corner braces and a central brass keyhole escutcheon.
Large Flame Mahogany Box
Ref: SA1183656
A rectangular flame mahogany box featuring prominent brass corner braces and a central brass keyhole escutcheon.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBoxes and Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian / Victorian
  • MaterialFlame Mahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlame veneer grain, Brass corner straps, Keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 8.5 cm (3 in) x W 29 cm (11 in) x D 41.5 cm (16 in)

FAQs

A flame mahogany writing box is a portable desk crafted from mahogany featuring distinctive flame-grain veneer, historically used for correspondence and document storage during the 18th and 19th centuries.

These pieces are typically constructed using solid mahogany or pine frames applied with highly figured flame mahogany veneer, supplemented by brass corner straps, escutcheons, and hand-cut dovetail joints.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the hand-cut dovetailing, the depth and oxidation of the wood grain, the presence of cast brass hardware, and traditional hand-planed internal surfaces.

Placed on a console table, desk, or bookshelf, a wooden box functions as sophisticated surface styling that conceals modern clutter while introducing natural warmth and historical texture.

Preservation involves dusting with a soft, dry cloth and applying natural beeswax periodically to nourish the wood and veneer, avoiding direct sunlight and moisture to prevent warping.
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