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Stunning Burr Walnut Vanity Box C.1870
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Stunning Burr Walnut Vanity Box C.1870

19th century
Sold 9 September 2024 · Michael Johnson Antiques
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Description

A stunning example of a fully kitted out vanity box made from an attractive burr walnut wood. It’s a high end piece with high quality features including a bramha lock and key. The main centre lid comprises of a brass inlaid plaque and a drop down front flap revealing two drawers. The interior comprises of a reversible inside lid section, either have the navy blue velvet or the vanity mirror. Behind that is some gold writing stating to whom the box was presented to in 1873. The vanity box comprises of all the bottles and storage compartments you would expect and a full set of vanity tools with mother of pearl handles. The drawers are made with jewellery storage in mind. An overall prime example in complete original condition.

Materials:

Burr walnut, brass and mother of pearl

Age:

1873

Length: 30.5cm

Width: 23cm

Height: 20cm

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1089782
Dealers Internal Reference
7289b
Dealers Notes

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Description
A stunning example of a fully kitted out vanity box made from an attractive burr walnut wood. It’s a high end piece with high quality features including a bramha lock and key.
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The main centre lid comprises of a brass inlaid plaque and a drop down front flap revealing two drawers.
Michael Johnson Antiques

The interior comprises of a reversible inside lid section, either have the navy blue velvet or the vanity mirror. Behind that is some gold writing stating to whom the box was presented to in 1873. The vanity box comprises of all the bottles and storage compartments you would expect and a full set of vanity tools with mother of pearl handles. The drawers are made with jewellery storage in mind. An overall prime example in complete original condition.

Materials:

Burr walnut, brass and mother of pearl

Age:

1873

Length: 30.5cm

Width: 23cm

Height: 20cm

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
30.5cm (12.01")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1089782
Dealers Internal Ref
7289b
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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Archive I A rectangular Victorian burr walnut vanity box featuring figured wood grain, a brass escutcheon, and an inlaid cartouche on the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Stunning Burr Walnut Vanity Box C.1870

Archive II A rectangular Victorian burr walnut vanity box featuring figured wood grain, a brass escutcheon, and an inlaid cartouche on the lid. View II
Archive III A rectangular Victorian burr walnut vanity box featuring figured wood grain, a brass escutcheon, and an inlaid cartouche on the lid. View III
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Archive VI A rectangular Victorian burr walnut vanity box featuring figured wood grain, a brass escutcheon, and an inlaid cartouche on the lid. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular Victorian burr walnut vanity box featuring figured wood grain, a brass escutcheon, and an inlaid cartouche on the lid. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular Victorian burr walnut vanity box featuring figured wood grain, a brass escutcheon, and an inlaid cartouche on the lid. View VIII
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Archive X A rectangular Victorian burr walnut vanity box featuring figured wood grain, a brass escutcheon, and an inlaid cartouche on the lid. View X
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Archive XIII A rectangular Victorian burr walnut vanity box featuring figured wood grain, a brass escutcheon, and an inlaid cartouche on the lid. View XIII
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Michael Johnson Antiques

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Middlesex
South West London
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Verified Since Dec 2014
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A rectangular Victorian burr walnut vanity box featuring figured wood grain, a brass escutcheon, and an inlaid cartouche on the lid.
Stunning Burr Walnut Vanity Box c.1870
Ref: SA1089782
A rectangular Victorian burr walnut vanity box featuring figured wood grain, a brass escutcheon, and an inlaid cartouche on the lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBoxes & Cases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Brass, Velvet
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFigured burr walnut veneer, Brass escutcheon, Inlaid heraldic cartouche
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 30.5 cm (12 in)

FAQs

Victorian boxes typically feature elaborate veneers like burr walnut or mahogany, often accented with brass inlay, fitted interior compartments, and high craftsmanship suited for personal grooming items.

These boxes were predominantly constructed from a secondary timber base wood such as mahogany or pine, overlaid with highly figured decorative veneers like burr walnut, and fitted with brass hardware and velvet or silk linings.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct construction methods such as hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional hand-polished finishes, original working brass locks, and paper or fabric linings consistent with mid-19th-century manufacturing.

An antique box can be placed on a console table, dressing table, or bookshelf to add texture, warmth, and historical contrast while serving as functional storage for small personal items.

Keep wooden boxes out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources to prevent the veneer from drying and cracking, and maintain the finish by occasionally applying a microcrystalline wax.
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