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Figured Walnut Work Box 1880
Michael Johnson Antiques
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Figured Walnut Work Box 1880

19th century
Description

A prime example of a tunbridge ware work box made from a figured walnut. It’s in a great original condition through out. Banded in tunbridge ware which is also all in super condition. It has an “envelope” top to the lid. The interior comprises of the work box section including various sewing pieces and equipment. It comes with a fully functional lock and key and dates to Victorian 1880.

Materials;

Figured walnut

Age;

1880

Size;

Length: 31cm

Width: 21cm

Height: 17cm

Reference Number: 7096

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Declaration

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Work Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA930267
Dealers Internal Reference
7096
Dealers Notes

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Description
A prime example of a tunbridge ware work box made from a figured walnut. It’s in a great original condition through out. Banded in tunbridge ware which is also all in super condition. It has an “envelope” top to the lid. The interior comprises of the work box section including various sewing pieces and equipment. It comes with a fully functional lock and key and dates to Victorian 1880.

Materials;

Figured walnut

Age;

1880

Size;

Length: 31cm

Width: 21cm

Height: 17cm

Reference Number: 7096

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Work Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA930267
Dealers Internal Ref
7096
Michael Johnson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Michael Johnson Antiques Profile Page

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A Victorian figured walnut work box featuring decorative geometric wood inlay bands, a domed lid, and a hexagonal brass keyhole escutcheon.
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Archive I A Victorian figured walnut work box featuring decorative geometric wood inlay bands, a domed lid, and a hexagonal brass keyhole escutcheon.

Figured Walnut Work Box 1880

Archive II A Victorian figured walnut work box featuring decorative geometric wood inlay bands, a domed lid, and a hexagonal brass keyhole escutcheon. View II
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Archive IV A Victorian figured walnut work box featuring decorative geometric wood inlay bands, a domed lid, and a hexagonal brass keyhole escutcheon. View IV
Archive V A Victorian figured walnut work box featuring decorative geometric wood inlay bands, a domed lid, and a hexagonal brass keyhole escutcheon. View V
Archive VI A Victorian figured walnut work box featuring decorative geometric wood inlay bands, a domed lid, and a hexagonal brass keyhole escutcheon. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian figured walnut work box featuring decorative geometric wood inlay bands, a domed lid, and a hexagonal brass keyhole escutcheon. View VII
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Archive IX A Victorian figured walnut work box featuring decorative geometric wood inlay bands, a domed lid, and a hexagonal brass keyhole escutcheon. View IX
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A Victorian figured walnut work box featuring decorative geometric wood inlay bands, a domed lid, and a hexagonal brass keyhole escutcheon.
Figured Walnut Work Box 1880
Ref: SA930267
A Victorian figured walnut work box featuring decorative geometric wood inlay bands, a domed lid, and a hexagonal brass keyhole escutcheon.
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During the nineteenth century, a work box was primarily designed to hold sewing, embroidery, and needlework tools. Upper- and middle-class women kept these portable caskets in drawing rooms to organize threads, thimbles, scissors, and ongoing textile projects.

Craftsmen typically utilised fine hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, rosewood, and ebony. External surfaces were frequently decorated with brass fittings, mother-of-pearl escutcheons, or intricate parquetry and marquetry bandings using contrasting timber veneers.

Authentic pieces generally display period-accurate construction techniques, including hand-cut dovetail joints, brass keyhole escutcheons, and natural timber oxidisation. Internal compartments may retain original silk, velvet, or paper linings, along with authentic age-related wear around hinges and edges.

An antique work box functions effectively as a decorative accent on a sideboard, coffee table, or desk. It adds tactile timber warmth to modern spaces while providing concealed storage for small contemporary items like keys, stationery, or trinkets.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical sprays. To protect the wood grain and original finish, apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year and keep the item away from direct sunlight or extreme heat sources.
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