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A Good Victorian Mahogany Work Box the Property of C.c.greenwood 1886.
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A Good Victorian Mahogany Work Box the Property of C.c.greenwood 1886.

19th century
Sold 4 April 2025 · Atropos Antiques
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Description

The property of c.c.greenwood 98 cheapside city. Dec 4th 1886.

An attractive and useful workbox with clear hand written provenance of ownership with working lock and base lined with hand marbled victorian paper. Possible used for tools or papers and with many possibilities now as a work box or merely an aesthetically pleasing object with history.

All questions welcome.

Dimensions.

Width. 16.5 inches.

Front to back. 12.75 inches.

Overall depth. 4.75 inches.

Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Work Box to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
32.5cm (12.80")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA895707
Dealers Internal Reference
GM/PATT/1980
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georgemorgan90@gmail.com

Description
The property of c.c.greenwood 98 cheapside city. Dec 4th 1886.
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An attractive and useful workbox with clear hand written provenance of ownership with working lock and base lined with hand marbled victorian paper.
Atropos Antiques

Possible used for tools or papers and with many possibilities now as a work box or merely an aesthetically pleasing object with history.

All questions welcome.

Dimensions.

Width. 16.5 inches.

Front to back. 12.75 inches.

Overall depth. 4.75 inches.

Date of Manufacture

Atropos Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Work Box to the 1880s.

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
32.5cm (12.80")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA895707
Dealers Internal Ref
GM/PATT/1980
Atropos Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011
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Archive I An open antique mahogany work box with blue marbled paper lining and an inscribed lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Good Victorian Mahogany Work Box the Property of C.c.greenwood 1886.

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The Old W.I. Hall
Springfield
Hartland
North Devon
EX39 6BG
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Nov 2011
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Items Sold 421
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An open antique mahogany work box with blue marbled paper lining and an inscribed lid.
A GOOD VICTORIAN MAHOGANY WORK BOX THE PROPERTY OF C.C.GREENWOOD 1886.
Ref: SA895707
An open antique mahogany work box with blue marbled paper lining and an inscribed lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBoxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHinged lid, Keyhole escutcheon, Marbled paper lining, Handwritten provenance inscription
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 42 cm (17 in) x D 32.5 cm (13 in)

FAQs

Victorian work boxes were popular desktop accessories used by middle and upper-class households in the nineteenth century to store sewing implements, stationery, or personal keepsakes.

These pieces were typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany or rosewood, featuring dovetail joints, brass hinges, escutcheons, and internal linings of marbled paper or velvet.

Authenticity is indicated by period-appropriate construction methods such as hand-cut dovetails, aged brass hardware, period handwriting inscriptions, and genuine patina on the wood.

This type of piece can be placed on a surface as a functional decorative object to hold small items while adding historical texture and warmth to a room.

Preservation involves keeping the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to protect the finish.
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