Sold 6 December 2024 · Colin Brand Antiques

This “Brass Jewellery Casket” found a buyer.

It was listed by Colin Brand Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Find more for sale

Brass Storage Chest Brass Vanity Box Decorative Brass Box Ask the dealer for something similar

Description

Late 19th century brass jewellery casket in the form of Louis XV Bureau with blue velvet lining

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Jewellery Casket to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

15cm (5.91")

Width

16.5cm (6.50")

Depth

9cm (3.54")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1091822

Dealers Internal Reference

CRBJR/2151

Dealers Notes

Colin Brand Antiques Est. 1984

Description

Late 19th century brass jewellery casket in the form of Louis XV Bureau with blue velvet lining

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Jewellery Casket to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

15cm (5.91")

Width

16.5cm (6.50")

Depth

9cm (3.54")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1091822

Dealers Internal Ref

CRBJR/2151

About the Dealer

Colin Brand Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2014

Antiques with a story to tell and where history finds a home

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Colin Brand Antiques Profile Page

PDF

SAVE

An ornate cast brass jewellery casket featuring elaborate embossed motifs and curved cabriole legs against a neutral background.

1 / 5

Archive I

Brass Jewellery Casket

Archive II

Archive III

An ornate cast brass jewellery casket featuring elaborate embossed motifs and curved cabriole legs against a neutral background. View III

Archive IV

An ornate cast brass jewellery casket featuring elaborate embossed motifs and curved cabriole legs against a neutral background. View IV

Archive V

An ornate cast brass jewellery casket featuring elaborate embossed motifs and curved cabriole legs against a neutral background. View V

Colin Brand Antiques

Telephone 07786 922 409

Location

Stow on the Wold
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/colinbrand

Verified Since Apr 2014

Items For Sale 64

Items Sold 957

Email Colin Brand Antiques

Brass Jewellery casket

Ref: SA1091822

Your Name

Phone (optional)

Email Address

Message

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Secure Transit

Cataloguer’s Note

Sustainable Choice

Frequently Asked Questions

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDecorative Boxes
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialBrass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsRepousse relief work, Cabriole legs, Scrolled cresting, Central keyhole escutcheon
SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 16.5 cm (6 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Decorative brass caskets gained popularity during the Victorian and Edwardian periods, often produced in Europe using traditional metalworking techniques to house personal treasures and jewellery.

These pieces are typically constructed from cast or sheet brass, frequently featuring repousse or embossed surface detailing, hinged lids, and lined interiors.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the weight of the metal, the presence of casting flaws, natural oxidisation patterns, and the style of the hinges and locking mechanisms.

Place the box on a dressing table, bookshelf, or mantelpiece to introduce metallic texture, historical contrast, and functional storage to contemporary living spaces.

Clean antique brass gently with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust, avoiding harsh chemical polishes that can strip away the desirable historical patina.