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Coromandel Dressing / Jewellery Box
Athey Antiques
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Coromandel Dressing / Jewellery Box

19th century
For Sale by Athey Antiques
Description

nice quality coromandel dressing / jewellery box with brass inlay and recessed brass carrying handles to the sides , the interior fitted with silver topped bottles (not hallmarked), lift out tray with storage well below and a drawer to the base..to the underside of the lid is a velvet covered fall front panel opening to a tartan lined stationery compartment..

with marks / scuffs commensurate with age, this lovely box is in good condition and is difficult to do justice to it in the photographs.

please contact us for further details.

reasonably priced delivery available.

height 7.25" 18 cm

width 12.75" 32 cm

depth 9.25" 23 cm

all sizes approximate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Athey Antiques has dated this Victorian Coromandel Dressing Box to the 1880s.

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SA429614
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ath1977
Description
Nice quality coromandel dressing / jewellery box with brass inlay and recessed brass carrying handles to the sides , the interior fitted with silver topped bottles (not hallmarked), lift out tray with storage well below and a drawer to the base..
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to the underside of the lid is a velvet covered fall front panel opening to a tartan lined stationery compartment.
Athey Antiques

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fig 1. A rectangular Victorian coromandel wood dressing box featuring brass edging, flush brass side handles, and keyhole escutcheons.
fig 1. Coromandel Dressing / Jewellery Box

with marks / scuffs commensurate with age, this lovely box is in good condition and is difficult to do justice to it in the photographs.

please contact us for further details.

reasonably priced delivery available.

height 7.25" 18 cm

width 12.75" 32 cm

depth 9.25" 23 cm

all sizes approximate.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Victorian Coromandel Dressing Box to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA429614
Dealers Internal Ref
ath1977
Athey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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Archive I A rectangular Victorian coromandel wood dressing box featuring brass edging, flush brass side handles, and keyhole escutcheons.

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Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1JQ
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A rectangular Victorian coromandel wood dressing box featuring brass edging, flush brass side handles, and keyhole escutcheons.
coromandel dressing / jewellery box
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A rectangular Victorian coromandel wood dressing box featuring brass edging, flush brass side handles, and keyhole escutcheons.
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A Victorian coromandel dressing box is a specialized wooden container crafted during the nineteenth century to hold cosmetics, grooming tools, and jewellery. Coromandel, a dense exotic hardwood with contrasting dark and light grain patterns, was frequently used for high-end cabinetry and small woodenware.

These boxes were constructed from exotic hardwoods such as coromandel, rosewood, walnut, or mahogany. Exterior surfaces were often reinforced with brass bindings, brass stringing, and flush-mounted handles, while interiors featured velvet, silk, or leather linings alongside glass or silver containers.

Authentic period boxes display characteristic dark striped grain patterns unique to coromandel wood, often paired with flush brass fittings, period locks, and hand-cut dovetail joinery inside the construction.

An antique dressing box functions as a functional tabletop accent when placed on a sideboard, dressing table, or bedside nightstand. It provides discreet storage for small everyday items while adding historical wood textures to modern rooms.

Dust the wood surface with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish periodically to retain the timbers moisture and sheen. Keep the box away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage, cracking, or veneer lift.
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