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Mahogany & Brass Desk Box 1880
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Mahogany & Brass Desk Box 1880

19th century
Sold 15 January 2025 · Michael Johnson Antiques
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A small charming desk tidy ideal for small papers in a office desk set up situation. Made from mahogany and with lovely brass overlay through out. Inside are the original slots and comes with a functioning lock and key. A charming box and the perfect gift. Dates Victorian 1880.

Materials:

Mahogany and brass

Age:

c.1880

Size:

Length: 16.5cm

Width: 7.5cm

Height: 11cm

Reference Number: 7320b

Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Mahogany and Brass Desk Box to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1112015
Dealers Internal Reference
7320b
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Description
A small charming desk tidy ideal for small papers in a office desk set up situation. Made from mahogany and with lovely brass overlay through out. Inside are the original slots and comes with a functioning lock and key. A charming box and the perfect gift. Dates Victorian 1880.

Materials:

Mahogany and brass

Age:

c.1880

Size:

Length: 16.5cm

Width: 7.5cm

Height: 11cm

Reference Number: 7320b

Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Mahogany and Brass Desk Box to the Victorian era.

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1112015
Dealers Internal Ref
7320b
Michael Johnson Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2014
Dealer Profile

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Archive I A rectangular mahogany desk box featuring a rounded lid and decorative brass strapwork with an escutcheon. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Mahogany & Brass Desk Box 1880

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Michael Johnson Antiques

Telephone 07985 789 670
Location
Ashford
Middlesex
South West London
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/michaelj
Verified Since Dec 2014
Items For Sale 42
Items Sold 1,494
Michael Johnson Antiques
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A rectangular mahogany desk box featuring a rounded lid and decorative brass strapwork with an escutcheon.
Mahogany & Brass Desk Box 1880
Ref: SA1112015
A rectangular mahogany desk box featuring a rounded lid and decorative brass strapwork with an escutcheon.
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  • ObjectBoxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRounded lid, Brass strapwork, Central key escutcheon, Foliate brass mounts
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 7.5 cm (3 in) x D 16.5 cm (6 in)

FAQs

A Victorian desk box is a portable container traditionally used in the 19th century to store correspondence, stationery, and writing implements before the widespread use of fitted desks.

These boxes were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods like mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, and frequently reinforced with brass corners, straps, and escutcheons for durability and decorative contrast.

Authentic pieces from this era typically feature period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, genuine brass hardware with natural oxidisation, and interior configurations designed for historical writing tools.

An antique wooden box can be displayed on a bookshelf, coffee table, or desk as a functional storage piece that adds texture, history, and warmth to modern minimalist or eclectic spaces.

Maintain the wood by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying occasional quality beeswax to nourish the grain, while cleaning brass hardware gently without abrasive agents to preserve its finish.
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