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Walnut Domed Brass Bound Box C1860
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Walnut Domed Brass Bound Box C1860

19th century
Description

This impressive VICTORIAN WALNUT DOME TOPPED BOX with ornate brass strapwork, dates from circa 1860.

The BOX is silk lined and has a drop front for ease of access.

It is in good original condition and displays well.

Height: 3.25 inches (8 cm)

Width: 10 inches (25.5 cm)

Depth: 4 inches (10 cm)

Delivery within the UK is included. We are happy to quote for Overseas Shipping on request.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Brass Bound Walnut Box to the 1860s.

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SA750174
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Description
This impressive VICTORIAN WALNUT DOME TOPPED BOX with ornate brass strapwork, dates from circa 1860.

The BOX is silk lined and has a drop front for ease of access.

It is in good original condition and displays well.

Height: 3.25 inches (8 cm)

Width: 10 inches (25.5 cm)

Depth: 4 inches (10 cm)

Delivery within the UK is included. We are happy to quote for Overseas Shipping on request.

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Brass Bound Walnut Box to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA750174
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
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Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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A mid-19th-century domed-top box crafted from warm brown burr walnut wood, featuring ornate pierced brass strapwork mounts, a top handle, and a key inserted into the front lock.
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Archive I A mid-19th-century domed-top box crafted from warm brown burr walnut wood, featuring ornate pierced brass strapwork mounts, a top handle, and a key inserted into the front lock.

Walnut Domed Brass Bound Box C1860

Archive II A mid-19th-century domed-top box crafted from warm brown burr walnut wood, featuring ornate pierced brass strapwork mounts, a top handle, and a key inserted into the front lock. View II
Archive III A mid-19th-century domed-top box crafted from warm brown burr walnut wood, featuring ornate pierced brass strapwork mounts, a top handle, and a key inserted into the front lock. View III
Archive IV A mid-19th-century domed-top box crafted from warm brown burr walnut wood, featuring ornate pierced brass strapwork mounts, a top handle, and a key inserted into the front lock. View IV
Archive V A mid-19th-century domed-top box crafted from warm brown burr walnut wood, featuring ornate pierced brass strapwork mounts, a top handle, and a key inserted into the front lock. View V
Archive VI A mid-19th-century domed-top box crafted from warm brown burr walnut wood, featuring ornate pierced brass strapwork mounts, a top handle, and a key inserted into the front lock. View VI
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A mid-19th-century domed-top box crafted from warm brown burr walnut wood, featuring ornate pierced brass strapwork mounts, a top handle, and a key inserted into the front lock.
WALNUT DOMED BRASS BOUND BOX c1860
Ref: SA750174
A mid-19th-century domed-top box crafted from warm brown burr walnut wood, featuring ornate pierced brass strapwork mounts, a top handle, and a key inserted into the front lock.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDomed top, Pierced brass strapwork, Carrying handle, Escutcheon plate
  • SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 25.5 cm (10 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This Victorian box dates from 1860 in the gentleman's library style. The construction employs warm brown burr walnut with a silk-lined interior and drop front for ease of access, accented by ornate pierced brass strapwork mounts, a top carrying handle, and an escutcheon plate with an inserted key. The polished wooden surface displays natural grain patterns and light age wear alongside the reflective metal hardware. Practical dimensions measure 8 cm high, 25.5 cm wide, and 10 cm deep. Placement suits an office desk or a tabletop in a study for holding small personal items or stationery. The piece functions effectively as a decorative storage accessory while maintaining its period character in a domestic setting.

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Popular throughout the mid-to-late 19th century, domed brass-bound caskets served as desktop stationery holders, glove boxes, or jewellery caskets. Influenced by Gothic Revival and Renaissance design trends, these pieces reflected the Victorian preference for ornate metalwork paired with rich hardwood veneers.

These boxes were typically constructed with solid wood frames veneered in figured timbers such as burr walnut, mahogany, or coromandel. Decorative elements consisted of pierced brass strapwork, cast handles, and steel or brass lock mechanisms.

Authentic pieces feature natural patination on the brass mounts, hand-cut or slotted steel screws, and hand-fitted dovetail or mitred joinery. The timber display uneven grain, subtle shrinkage lines, and natural wear consistent with age.

A domed casket can be placed on an office desk, sideboard, or bookshelf as a focal piece. It serves as decorative storage for small everyday items while bringing warmth and historical texture to contemporary schemes.

Dust the exterior regularly with a clean, dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the wood moisture. Avoid abrasive metal polishes on the brass mounts to prevent chemical damage to the surrounding timber patina.
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