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A 19th Century Anglo Indian Padouk and Brass Bound Deed Box
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A 19th Century Anglo Indian Padouk and Brass Bound Deed Box

19th century
For Sale by Jeckyll & Co (Reserved for a buyer)
Description

A sunstantial box with lovely colour to the outside.

I particularly like the key and label 'DEED BOX KEY-DO NOT USE' which threw me into an Alice in Wonderland like condundrum

Good original untouched condition. A little shrinkage gap between the moulded sections on top, one corner section of brass slightly raised, verdigris on the mounts (see images)

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
45.5cm (17.91")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Anglo Indian Deed Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224635
Description
A sunstantial box with lovely colour to the outside.
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I particularly like the key and label 'DEED BOX KEY-DO NOT USE' which threw me into an Alice in Wonderland like condundrum.
Jeckyll & Co

Good original untouched condition. A little shrinkage gap between the moulded sections on top, one corner section of brass slightly raised, verdigris on the mounts (see images)

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
45.5cm (17.91")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Jeckyll & Co has dated this Anglo Indian Deed Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224635
Jeckyll & Co
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

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A rectangular reddish-brown padouk wood deed box featuring brass corner mounts, a central keyhole escutcheon, and brass side carrying handles.
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Archive I A rectangular reddish-brown padouk wood deed box featuring brass corner mounts, a central keyhole escutcheon, and brass side carrying handles.

A 19th Century Anglo Indian Padouk and Brass Bound Deed Box

Archive II A rectangular reddish-brown padouk wood deed box featuring brass corner mounts, a central keyhole escutcheon, and brass side carrying handles. View II
Archive III A rectangular reddish-brown padouk wood deed box featuring brass corner mounts, a central keyhole escutcheon, and brass side carrying handles. View III
Archive IV A rectangular reddish-brown padouk wood deed box featuring brass corner mounts, a central keyhole escutcheon, and brass side carrying handles. View IV
Archive V A rectangular reddish-brown padouk wood deed box featuring brass corner mounts, a central keyhole escutcheon, and brass side carrying handles. View V
Archive VI A rectangular reddish-brown padouk wood deed box featuring brass corner mounts, a central keyhole escutcheon, and brass side carrying handles. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular reddish-brown padouk wood deed box featuring brass corner mounts, a central keyhole escutcheon, and brass side carrying handles. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular reddish-brown padouk wood deed box featuring brass corner mounts, a central keyhole escutcheon, and brass side carrying handles. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular reddish-brown padouk wood deed box featuring brass corner mounts, a central keyhole escutcheon, and brass side carrying handles. View IX
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Jeckyll & Co
Telephone 07735 072466
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Edinburgh
United Kingdom
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A rectangular reddish-brown padouk wood deed box featuring brass corner mounts, a central keyhole escutcheon, and brass side carrying handles.
A 19th century Anglo Indian padouk and brass bound deed box
Ref: SA1224635
A rectangular reddish-brown padouk wood deed box featuring brass corner mounts, a central keyhole escutcheon, and brass side carrying handles.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBoxes & Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAnglo-Indian
  • MaterialPadouk, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass corner mounts, Side carrying handles, Keyhole escutcheon, Hardwood grain
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 45.5 cm (18 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

A 19th-century Anglo-Indian deed box constructed from solid padouk timber with a warm brown finish. The rectangular wooden chest features exposed natural wood grain, prominent brass corner mounts, a central keyhole escutcheon, a top hinge section, and side carrying handles lined with verdigris. Good original untouched condition is evident, showing a slight shrinkage gap between the moulded sections on the top and one slightly raised corner section of brass. The dimensions measure 19 cm high, 45.5 cm wide, and 28 cm deep. Practical placement includes positioning the storage piece on a sideboard top in a gentleman's library or study. Documents, letters, and small keepsakes can be stored inside the chest while keeping the surface secure. The surface accommodates daily items or functions as a standalone decorative accessory on a credenza, credenza top, or console table within traditional or eclectic domestic settings.

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An Anglo Indian deed box is a 19th-century portable storage chest crafted in India during British colonial rule, specifically designed to securely hold legal documents, deeds, and personal valuables during travel.

These boxes were predominantly constructed from dense indigenous hardwoods such as padouk, teak, or rosewood, reinforced with flush-fitting brass corner brackets, straps, and side carrying handles to withstand transport.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, thick gauge brass strapping secured with hand-driven screws or pins, and characteristic dense tropical timber showing natural age patination and verdigris around metal fittings.

A decorative deed box functions well placed on a sideboard top, bookshelf, or desk, adding historical texture to a room scheme while serving as functional storage for stationery or small items.

Clean timber surfaces using a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax paste periodically, while avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners that could strip historic patina from the brass hardware.
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