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Georgian Mahogany Box with Drawer
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Georgian Mahogany Box with Drawer

18th century
Description

A handsome clean georgian mahogany box; likely an apothecary travel box with plain polished case with carry handles, the interior with roomy compartment for storage, locking with brass rod lock for lower drawer. Interior sectioned compartments with recessed brass handle. Overall clean useful little 18th century box. Bought privately

Dimensions:

23cm tall

28cm wide

22cm deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Wooden Box to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1186632
Dealers Internal Reference
box rod
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Clocks can be delivered including set up upon request.

Goods bought & sold, part exchange considered.

Description
A handsome clean georgian mahogany box; likely an apothecary travel box with plain polished case with carry handles, the interior with roomy compartment for storage, locking with brass rod lock for lower drawer. Interior sectioned compartments with recessed brass handle. Overall clean useful little 18th century box. Bought privately

Dimensions:

23cm tall

28cm wide

22cm deep

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Wooden Box to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1186632
Dealers Internal Ref
box rod
Abersoch Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010

Welsh country furniture, treen ,longcase clocks, gold & silver

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A dark mahogany Georgian wooden box with a hinged top lid, keyhole with key and tassel, lower drawer, and side brass carrying handles.
GEORGIAN MAHOGANY BOX WITH DRAWER
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Georgian mahogany boxes were crafted during the 18th and early 19th centuries in Britain, serving functional storage purposes such as tea caddies, writing slopes, and jewellery chests. These items were designed using traditional cabinet-making techniques, utilising solid or veneered mahogany imported via established trade routes.

Craftsmen typically used dense West Indian or Cuban mahogany, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, cast brass side handles, and keyhole escutcheons. Internal compartments and lower drawers were often fitted with fine timber linings or baize cloth.

Authentic Georgian pieces feature slightly irregular hand-cut dovetails, period iron or brass locks, natural timber shrinkage over time, and a warm aged patina. The presence of hand-planed underside boards and period-correct brass hardware further distinguishes genuine period items.

Small antique wooden boxes function well styled on a desk, sideboard, or bookshelf to provide textural contrast against contemporary backdrops. They serve both as decorative accent pieces and as functional concealed storage for small household items.

Dust the timber surface regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to maintain the patina. Avoid placing the box near direct heat sources or in direct sunlight to prevent timber warping and finish bleaching.
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