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19th Century Colonial Wooden Box Clad in Pewter and Copper,c1880.oriental Decoration to Lid and Stylised Initials 'Cm' to Front.
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19th Century Colonial Wooden Box Clad in Pewter and Copper,c1880.oriental Decoration to Lid and Stylised Initials 'Cm' to Front.

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Sold 3 March 2025 · Curious Antiques
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Unusual antique 19th century Colonial wooden box clad in pewter and copper, c 1880 . It has a real look with great oriental decoration to the lid and stylised initials CM to the front. It has a green void interior which looks original and is in good original condition with only minor surface wear. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me with any questions or if you would like to view the item.

Size: 23 cm tall x 16 cm wide . I will happily ship worldwide.

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Metal Clad Wooden Box to the 1880s.

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Unusual antique 19th century Colonial wooden box clad in pewter and copper, c 1880 . It has a real look with great oriental decoration to the lid and stylised initials CM to the front.
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It has a green void interior which looks original and is in good original condition with only minor surface wear.
Curious Antiques

Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me with any questions or if you would like to view the item.

Size: 23 cm tall x 16 cm wide . I will happily ship worldwide.

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this Metal Clad Wooden Box to the 1880s.

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An elevated angled view of a rectangular wooden box clad in pewter with copper corner braces and an oriental landscape relief on the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An elevated angled view of a rectangular wooden box clad in pewter with copper corner braces and an oriental landscape relief on the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Colonial Wooden Box Clad in Pewter and Copper,c1880.oriental Decoration to Lid and Stylised Initials 'Cm' to Front.

Archive II An elevated angled view of a rectangular wooden box clad in pewter with copper corner braces and an oriental landscape relief on the lid. View II
Archive III An elevated angled view of a rectangular wooden box clad in pewter with copper corner braces and an oriental landscape relief on the lid. View III
Archive IV An elevated angled view of a rectangular wooden box clad in pewter with copper corner braces and an oriental landscape relief on the lid. View IV
Archive V An elevated angled view of a rectangular wooden box clad in pewter with copper corner braces and an oriental landscape relief on the lid. View V
Archive VI An elevated angled view of a rectangular wooden box clad in pewter with copper corner braces and an oriental landscape relief on the lid. View VI
Archive VII An elevated angled view of a rectangular wooden box clad in pewter with copper corner braces and an oriental landscape relief on the lid. View VII
Archive VIII An elevated angled view of a rectangular wooden box clad in pewter with copper corner braces and an oriental landscape relief on the lid. View VIII
Archive IX An elevated angled view of a rectangular wooden box clad in pewter with copper corner braces and an oriental landscape relief on the lid. View IX
Archive X An elevated angled view of a rectangular wooden box clad in pewter with copper corner braces and an oriental landscape relief on the lid. View X
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Timeline Antiques Centre
Midland Road
North Walsham
Norfolk
NR28 9JR
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An elevated angled view of a rectangular wooden box clad in pewter with copper corner braces and an oriental landscape relief on the lid.
19th Century Colonial Wooden Box Clad In Pewter And Copper,c1880.Oriental Decoration to Lid and Stylised Initials 'CM' To Front.
Ref: SA389984
An elevated angled view of a rectangular wooden box clad in pewter with copper corner braces and an oriental landscape relief on the lid.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleColonial Revival
  • MaterialWood, Pewter, Copper
  • ColourGrey and Copper
  • MotifsOriental landscape relief, Metal sheet cladding, Corner braces, Monogram initials

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Metal-clad boxes from the 19th century were frequently produced during periods of global trade and exploration, often combining local timber frames with protective or decorative sheet metal cladding such as pewter, brass, or copper.

These items typically feature a core structure of solid wood, such as pine or hardwood, encased in hand-beaten sheet metal plates secured with small pins, tacks, or rivets, often accented with corner reinforcements.

Authentication relies on examining construction methods, such as hand-cut joinery, aged patination on the metal surfaces, hand-hammered detailing, and period-appropriate fasteners rather than modern machine screws.

An antique metal-clad box works effectively as a functional surface accessory on a coffee table, bookshelf, or mantelpiece, adding metallic texture and historical contrast to modern minimalist spaces.

Preservation involves keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and high humidity, dusting gently with a soft dry cloth, and avoiding chemical polishes that can strip the natural historic patination from the copper and pewter.
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