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Description

A fine quality pair of Victorian figured mahogany jewellery boxes/ chests, each having two drawers with carved wooden handles and finely carved columns standing on brass bun feet and having a gilded brass gallery to the top. Each chest measures 16" wide, 9 1/2" deep and 10" high.

Date of Manufacture

Nicholas Little Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Jewellery Boxes to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

25.5cm (10.04")

Width

40.5cm (15.94")

Depth

24cm (9.45")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA724413

Description

Date of Manufacture

Nicholas Little Antiques has dated these Victorian Mahogany Jewellery Boxes to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

25.5cm (10.04")

Width

40.5cm (15.94")

Depth

24cm (9.45")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA724413

About the Dealer

Nicholas Little Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since May 2015

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Nicholas Little Antiques

Telephone 07770 325 592

Location

Oxfordshire
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/nlittle

Verified Since May 2015

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Pair Victorian Mahogany Jewellery Boxes

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectStorage Boxes
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsCarved pilasters, Turned drawer pulls, Brass gallery rails, Escutcheons
SizeH 25.5 cm (10 in) x W 40.5 cm (16 in) x D 24 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Victorian boxes often feature rich dark woods, intricate carved detailing, brass hardware, and robust construction reflecting the industrial and aesthetic developments of the nineteenth century.

These pieces typically utilise solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over secondary timbers, assembled using traditional dovetail joints and secured with brass locks and hinges.

Authenticity is assessed by examining hand-cut dovetailing, period-appropriate brass escutcheons, natural timber shrinkage, and hand-applied finishes characteristic of nineteenth-century craftsmanship.

They can be placed on a dressing table, sideboard, or desk to provide both functional storage and a touch of historic character within a contemporary scheme.

Maintain antique timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the polished surface.