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Victorian Mahogany Jewellery Watch Box
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Victorian Mahogany Jewellery Watch Box

19th century
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Description

An attractive mahogany box that dates to around 1870

The carcass is in original condition with a deep waxed finish that enhances the bold grain configuration. It has a border with pewter and mother of pearl stringing, a pattern cartouche and a brass escutcheon.

It comes with a working lock and key

It has been relined with blue felt to protect the contents

It has a lift out tray with compartments below to accommodate jewellery or your prized watches

It measures 13 inches wide, 9 inches deep and 6 inches high

A stunning sympathetically restored box that would make a nice present for a loved one

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Guide ID 09588370
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Pewter and mother-of-pearl geometric lid banding: mid-to-late nineteenth-century decorative work.
Engraved central metal and shell cartouche: fashionable Victorian inlaid styling.
Flush-fitting brass escutcheon with aged key: original Victorian lock furniture.
Natural darkening and subtle grain shrinkage on exterior mahogany: many decades of natural aging.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1226910
Dealers Internal Reference
AB/2026/07/311
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
An attractive mahogany box that dates to around 1870
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The carcass is in original condition with a deep waxed finish that enhances the bold grain configuration.
Past to Present

It has a border with pewter and mother of pearl stringing, a pattern cartouche and a brass escutcheon.

fig 1. A rectangular Victorian mahogany box featuring decorative geometric inlay borders, a central crest motif on the lid, and a brass keyhole with a key and black tassel.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Jewellery Watch Box

It comes with a working lock and key

It has been relined with blue felt to protect the contents

It has a lift out tray with compartments below to accommodate jewellery or your prized watches

It measures 13 inches wide, 9 inches deep and 6 inches high

A stunning sympathetically restored box that would make a nice present for a loved one

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 09588370
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Pewter and mother-of-pearl geometric lid banding: mid-to-late nineteenth-century decorative work.
Engraved central metal and shell cartouche: fashionable Victorian inlaid styling.
Flush-fitting brass escutcheon with aged key: original Victorian lock furniture.
Natural darkening and subtle grain shrinkage on exterior mahogany: many decades of natural aging.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1226910
Dealers Internal Ref
AB/2026/07/311
Past to Present
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A rectangular Victorian mahogany box featuring decorative geometric inlay borders, a central crest motif on the lid, and a brass keyhole with a key and black tassel.
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Archive I A rectangular Victorian mahogany box featuring decorative geometric inlay borders, a central crest motif on the lid, and a brass keyhole with a key and black tassel.

Victorian Mahogany Jewellery Watch Box

Archive II A rectangular Victorian mahogany box featuring decorative geometric inlay borders, a central crest motif on the lid, and a brass keyhole with a key and black tassel. View II
Archive III A rectangular Victorian mahogany box featuring decorative geometric inlay borders, a central crest motif on the lid, and a brass keyhole with a key and black tassel. View III
Archive IV A rectangular Victorian mahogany box featuring decorative geometric inlay borders, a central crest motif on the lid, and a brass keyhole with a key and black tassel. View IV
Archive V A rectangular Victorian mahogany box featuring decorative geometric inlay borders, a central crest motif on the lid, and a brass keyhole with a key and black tassel. View V
Archive VI A rectangular Victorian mahogany box featuring decorative geometric inlay borders, a central crest motif on the lid, and a brass keyhole with a key and black tassel. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular Victorian mahogany box featuring decorative geometric inlay borders, a central crest motif on the lid, and a brass keyhole with a key and black tassel. View VII
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A rectangular Victorian mahogany box featuring decorative geometric inlay borders, a central crest motif on the lid, and a brass keyhole with a key and black tassel.
Victorian mahogany jewellery watch box
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A rectangular Victorian mahogany box featuring decorative geometric inlay borders, a central crest motif on the lid, and a brass keyhole with a key and black tassel.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectJewellery Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Mother-of-Pearl
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsInlaid geometric border, Central inlaid cartouche, Brass escutcheon, Tasselled key
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

This Victorian jewellery watch box dates to around 1870 and is constructed from mahogany with a deep waxed finish in a warm brown tone, complemented by a bold grain configuration. The rectangular lid displays a central inlaid cartouche alongside an inlaid geometric border incorporating pewter and mother-of-pearl stringing, while the front panel holds a brass escutcheon with a working lock, key, and attached black tassel. Measuring 15 cm high, 33 cm wide, and 23 cm deep, the interior contains a lift-out tray with compartments and a blue felt lining. Placed on a sideboard top in a gentleman's library or study, this piece suits storage needs for small valuables, watches, and jewellery while maintaining period style. The original carcass displays the character of the Victorian era alongside modern restoration work seen in the fresh interior lining. The practical dimensions allow it to sit securely on living room furniture or dressing tables as a functional accessory.

FAQs

During the nineteenth century, mahogany jewellery boxes were craft-made storage vessels designed to secure personal treasures, pocket watches, and trinkets, often featuring decorative marquetry, lining, and brass lock mechanisms.

These boxes were commonly constructed from solid mahogany or timber veneers, accented with brass escutcheons, mother-of-pearl or bone inlays, and lined internally with silk or velvet fabric.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut dovetail joinery, functional brass working locks with original or period-appropriate keys, natural timber patination, and evidence of nineteenth-century hand finishing.

Place the box on a bedroom dresser, hallway console table, or study desk to serve as a functional storage piece for everyday accessories while adding warm timber tones to the space.

Dust the timber surface regularly using a soft dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish periodically to maintain the wood surface, keeping the item away from direct heat sources and moisture.
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