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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Oak Decanter and Games Box
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Oak Decanter and Games Box

19th century
Description

Outstanding quality antique Victorian oak decanter and games box, having an outstanding quality oak case with ornate metal mounts and two carrying handles to the sides, having a lift up lid opening to reveal a mirrored back and fitted interior with two glasses and three cut glass decanters above a games section containing cards and a playing area with a pull out drawer & an ornate handle.

Fantastic quality in original condition with a Bramah London lock.

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Victorian Oak Decanter Box to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1190963
Dealers Internal Reference
1729
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Description
Outstanding quality antique Victorian oak decanter and games box, having an outstanding quality oak case with ornate metal mounts and two carrying handles to the sides, having a lift up lid opening to reveal a mirrored back and fitted interior with two glasses and three cut glass decanters above a games section containing cards and a playing area with a pull out drawer & an ornate handle.

Fantastic quality in original condition with a Bramah London lock.

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Victorian Oak Decanter Box to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1190963
Dealers Internal Ref
1729
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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A Victorian quarter-sawn oak decanter and games box featuring ornate brass corner mounts, side handles, and a central escutcheon.
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Archive I A Victorian quarter-sawn oak decanter and games box featuring ornate brass corner mounts, side handles, and a central escutcheon.

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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Telephone 07789 374912
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Suffolk
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Oct 2021
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A Victorian quarter-sawn oak decanter and games box featuring ornate brass corner mounts, side handles, and a central escutcheon.
Outstanding quality antique Victorian oak decanter and games box
Ref: SA1190963
A Victorian quarter-sawn oak decanter and games box featuring ornate brass corner mounts, side handles, and a central escutcheon.
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A Victorian decanter and games box is a specialised wooden storage chest designed during the nineteenth century to hold spirit decanters, glassware, and gaming accoutrements such as playing cards or chess pieces. These boxes often featured secure locking mechanisms and custom fitted interiors to protect valuable crystal and entertainment items.

These boxes were typically constructed from high-quality hardwoods such as quarter-sawn oak, mahogany, or walnut, often featuring brass or nickel-plated metal corner mounts, strapwork, and escutcheons for both protection and decoration. Interiors were frequently lined with velvet, leather, or cedar to cushion glassware and gaming pieces.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints, period-correct lock mechanisms often stamped with maker marks or patent details, and natural patina on metal mounts. The timber usually displays distinctive grain patterns, such as medullary rays in quarter-sawn oak, alongside subtle surface wear consistent with age.

A Victorian oak decanter box serves as a functional decorative object when displayed on a sideboard top, drinks trolley, or home library desk. It integrates effectively into traditional schemes or provides a focal point in contemporary spaces when combined with glass stemware or leather-bound books.

To preserve the timber finish, dust regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year in the direction of the grain. Metal mounts should be kept free from moisture, and harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes must be avoided to preserve the natural patina.
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