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Antique Gothic Revival Sewing Case, Scottish, Walnut, Brass, Workbox, Victorian
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Antique Gothic Revival Sewing Case, Scottish, Walnut, Brass, Workbox, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique Gothic revival sewing case. A Scottish, walnut and brass work box, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

Delightful Gothic overtones from the revered Scottish revival period

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Select walnut stocks present fine grain interest

Warm caramel and biscuit hues dance across the fine casework

Lid adorned with superb brass quarterfoil plate and four corner mounts

Later silver plated shield engraved with a monogram and the year 1887

Fascia hosts a shaped lock escutcheon with inset working lock — key present

Striking silk cotton interior lining finished in a rich scarlet hue

The interior catches the eye with a buttoned finish, hosting cobalt blue sequins

Trio of pouches to the lower section for hosting glass bottles or several cotton reels

This is a superb antique sewing case, graced with the Scottish Gothic revival taste and a fine piece of craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 30.5cm (12'')

Max Depth: 22.5cm (8.75'')

Max Height: 14.5cm (5.75'')

Internal Width: 27cm (10.75'')

Internal Depth: 19.5cm (7.75'')

Internal Height: 8cm (3.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
22.5cm (8.86")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Gothic Revival Walnut Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1198555
Dealers Internal Reference
25808
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Description
This is an antique Gothic revival sewing case. A Scottish, walnut and brass work box, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

Delightful Gothic overtones from the revered Scottish revival period

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

fig 1. A Victorian walnut box featuring decorative pierced brass corner mounts, a central brass quatrefoil motif, and a keyhole with key.
fig 1. Antique Gothic Revival Sewing Case, Scottish, Walnut, Brass, Workbox, Victorian

Select walnut stocks present fine grain interest

Warm caramel and biscuit hues dance across the fine casework

Lid adorned with superb brass quarterfoil plate and four corner mounts

Later silver plated shield engraved with a monogram and the year 1887

fig 2. A Victorian walnut box featuring decorative pierced brass corner mounts, a central brass quatrefoil motif, and a keyhole with key.
fig 2. Antique Gothic Revival Sewing Case, Scottish, Walnut, Brass, Workbox, Victorian

Fascia hosts a shaped lock escutcheon with inset working lock — key present

Striking silk cotton interior lining finished in a rich scarlet hue

The interior catches the eye with a buttoned finish, hosting cobalt blue sequins

fig 3. A Victorian walnut box featuring decorative pierced brass corner mounts, a central brass quatrefoil motif, and a keyhole with key.
fig 3. Antique Gothic Revival Sewing Case, Scottish, Walnut, Brass, Workbox, Victorian

Trio of pouches to the lower section for hosting glass bottles or several cotton reels

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This is a superb antique sewing case, graced with the Scottish Gothic revival taste and a fine piece of craftsmanship.
London Fine Antiques

Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 30.5cm (12'')

Max Depth: 22.5cm (8.75'')

Max Height: 14.5cm (5.75'')

Internal Width: 27cm (10.75'')

Internal Depth: 19.5cm (7.75'')

Internal Height: 8cm (3.25'')

Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
22.5cm (8.86")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Gothic Revival Walnut Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1198555
Dealers Internal Ref
25808
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I A Victorian walnut box featuring decorative pierced brass corner mounts, a central brass quatrefoil motif, and a keyhole with key.

Antique Gothic Revival Sewing Case, Scottish, Walnut, Brass, Workbox, Victorian

Archive II A Victorian walnut box featuring decorative pierced brass corner mounts, a central brass quatrefoil motif, and a keyhole with key. View II
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A Victorian walnut box featuring decorative pierced brass corner mounts, a central brass quatrefoil motif, and a keyhole with key.
Antique Gothic Revival Sewing Case, Scottish, Walnut, Brass, Workbox, Victorian
Ref: SA1198555
A Victorian walnut box featuring decorative pierced brass corner mounts, a central brass quatrefoil motif, and a keyhole with key.
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Victorian Gothic Revival boxes are decorative storage containers crafted during the mid-to-late 19th century, inspired by medieval European architecture and design motifs. They typically feature pointed arch forms, intricate pierced brass strapwork, and rich figurative hardwoods such as walnut or mahogany.

These boxes were predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods or fine wood veneers, including walnut, rosewood, and coromandel. Exterior embellishments often featured pierced brass mounts, metal escutcheons, and polished corner brackets secured with small metal rivets.

Authentic period pieces display construction features such as hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass lock mechanisms, and natural oxidisation on both timber and metalwork. Look for hand-pierced or cast brass strapwork secured with period-appropriate countersunk screws or pin rivets.

A Gothic Revival box serves as an accent piece on a console table, mantelpiece, or bookshelf. Placing it alongside contemporary ceramics, structured glassware, or minimalist artwork creates a balanced textural contrast within modern or eclectic interiors.

Dust the wooden surface regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish sparingly along the timber grain to preserve the finish. Avoid abrasive metal polishes on the brass mounts, as stripping the natural oxidisation can diminish the historical patina.
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