5718

19thc. Walnut Brass Bound Box

With stud work on top, front &

Sides. Brass carrying handles.

18½”w x 8”h x 11½” d

47cm w x 20cm h x 29cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Antique Walnut Brass Box to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

20cm (7.87")

Width

47cm (18.50")

Depth

29cm (11.42")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1245257

Dealers Internal Reference

5718

Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description

5718

19thc. Walnut Brass Bound Box

With stud work on top, front &

Sides. Brass carrying handles.

18½”w x 8”h x 11½” d

47cm w x 20cm h x 29cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Antique Walnut Brass Box to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

20cm (7.87")

Width

47cm (18.50")

Depth

29cm (11.42")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1245257

Dealers Internal Ref

5718

About the Dealer

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010

Dealer Profile

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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

Telephone 01935 815 209

Location

31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom

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Verified Since Mar 2010

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDecorative Boxes
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialWalnut, Brass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsPierced brass mounts, Metal studs, Keyhole escutcheon, Corner brackets
SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 47 cm (19 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)

FAQs

A 19th-century brass-bound box is a wooden storage chest featuring protective and decorative brass straps, corner brackets, and studs, often constructed during the Victorian era.

These items typically feature hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or oak, combined with wrought or cast brass mountings, rivets, and escutcheons.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-finished joinery, natural surface wear on the timber, original patina on the brasswork, and period-appropriate lock mechanisms.

Place the box on a sideboard, coffee table, or desk as an accent piece, using it to store small items while adding historic texture to modern decor.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the wood while leaving the brass patina untouched.