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Victorian Mahogany Deed Box
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Victorian Mahogany Deed Box

19th century
For Sale by Past to Present
Description

A fantastic deed box in solid mahogany that dates to around 1890

In great original condition with marks and patina that reflect its age in a rich medium brown waxed finish

Ideal for storage …….toys, music, records etc or just as an item in a corner with a lamp on it

It has its original lock with a working key, a brass escutcheon and brass carry handles on each side

Measures 18 inches wide, 14 inches deep and 11 inches high

Postage to the UK mainland is included in the price, if you require a price to ship overseas……..please contact me for a quote

A really attractive item that would suit a period or contemporary setting

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

Past to Present has dated this Victorian Mahogany Deed Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1213260
Dealers Internal Reference
Ab/2026/05/299
Dealers Notes

All my items are sold with a full refund policy if you are not completely satisfied with your purchase

Alternatively you are welcome to view any item prior to purchase……we are based in Wrexham North Wales

Description
A fantastic deed box in solid mahogany that dates to around 1890
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In great original condition with marks and patina that reflect its age in a rich medium brown waxed finish.
Past to Present

Ideal for storage …….toys, music, records etc or just as an item in a corner with a lamp on it

fig 1. A rectangular Victorian mahogany deed box featuring a hinged lid, polished wood grain, and a central brass escutcheon with an inserted key.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Deed Box

It has its original lock with a working key, a brass escutcheon and brass carry handles on each side

Measures 18 inches wide, 14 inches deep and 11 inches high

Postage to the UK mainland is included in the price, if you require a price to ship overseas……..please contact me for a quote

A really attractive item that would suit a period or contemporary setting

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Past to Present has dated this Victorian Mahogany Deed Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1213260
Dealers Internal Ref
Ab/2026/05/299
Past to Present
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Past to Present Profile Page

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Archive I A rectangular Victorian mahogany deed box featuring a hinged lid, polished wood grain, and a central brass escutcheon with an inserted key.

Victorian Mahogany Deed Box

Archive II A rectangular Victorian mahogany deed box featuring a hinged lid, polished wood grain, and a central brass escutcheon with an inserted key. View II
Archive III A rectangular Victorian mahogany deed box featuring a hinged lid, polished wood grain, and a central brass escutcheon with an inserted key. View III
Archive IV A rectangular Victorian mahogany deed box featuring a hinged lid, polished wood grain, and a central brass escutcheon with an inserted key. View IV
Archive V A rectangular Victorian mahogany deed box featuring a hinged lid, polished wood grain, and a central brass escutcheon with an inserted key. View V
Archive VI A rectangular Victorian mahogany deed box featuring a hinged lid, polished wood grain, and a central brass escutcheon with an inserted key. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular Victorian mahogany deed box featuring a hinged lid, polished wood grain, and a central brass escutcheon with an inserted key. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular Victorian mahogany deed box featuring a hinged lid, polished wood grain, and a central brass escutcheon with an inserted key. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular Victorian mahogany deed box featuring a hinged lid, polished wood grain, and a central brass escutcheon with an inserted key. View IX
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Clwyd
North Wales
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Feb 2022
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A rectangular Victorian mahogany deed box featuring a hinged lid, polished wood grain, and a central brass escutcheon with an inserted key.
Victorian mahogany deed box
Ref: SA1213260
A rectangular Victorian mahogany deed box featuring a hinged lid, polished wood grain, and a central brass escutcheon with an inserted key.
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A Victorian deed box is a sturdy wooden or iron container manufactured during the nineteenth century to secure valuable legal contracts, title deeds, and personal paperwork. Often constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany or oak, these boxes featured reliable locks and robust joinery for safe transport and storage.

Victorian document boxes were primarily constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, and oak, frequently lined with baize, leather, or marbled paper. Hardware components typically included cast brass escutcheons, steel lock mechanisms, and brass stop hinges.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display hand-cut or early machine dovetail joints, natural wood shrinkage around panel edges, and original brass hardware showing mild oxidisation. Look for period-appropriate lever locks, original escutcheons, and a smooth wax patina accumulated over decades of handling.

Place the deed box flat on an office desk, sideboard, or low bookshelf to introduce warmth and historical texture into a room. It functions as both a decorative focal point and a practical container for hiding modern clutter, cables, or stationery.

Dust the wood regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish twice a year to preserve the finish. Keep the timber away from direct sunlight, central heating radiators, and damp conditions to prevent cracking, warping, or veneer lift.
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