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Leather Jewellery Box by Parkin & Gotto
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Leather Jewellery Box by Parkin & Gotto

19th century
Sold 8 June 2025 · Michael Johnson Antiques
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A fine early 20th-century black leather jewellery box crafted by the esteemed Parkins & Gotto of Oxford Street, London, circa 1920. This elegant box features a sleek exterior clad in smooth black leather, subtly worn with age, lending it a timeless character. The lid opens to reveal a beautifully preserved interior, complete with its original fitted jewellery tray—designed to securely hold rings, brooches, and other treasured pieces.

Parkins & Gotto, renowned for their high-quality stationery and luxury leather goods, were a prominent name in London during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This piece bears all the hallmarks of their craftsmanship, combining utility with understated sophistication. An exceptional collector’s item or a charming addition to a vintage dressing table.

Materials:

Leather

Age:

1920

Size:

Length: 22.5cm

Width: 16cm

Height: 10cm

Reference Number: 7342b

Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Antique Leather Jewellery Box to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
22.5cm (8.86")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1137849
Dealers Internal Reference
7342b
Dealers Notes

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Description
A fine early 20th-century black leather jewellery box crafted by the esteemed Parkins & Gotto of Oxford Street, London, circa 1920.
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This elegant box features a sleek exterior clad in smooth black leather, subtly worn with age, lending it a timeless character.
Michael Johnson Antiques

The lid opens to reveal a beautifully preserved interior, complete with its original fitted jewellery tray—designed to securely hold rings, brooches, and other treasured pieces.

fig 1. A rectangular black leather jewellery box featuring gilt line borders, a central brass keyhole escutcheon, and a small key inserted in the front.
fig 1. Leather Jewellery Box by Parkin & Gotto

Parkins & Gotto, renowned for their high-quality stationery and luxury leather goods, were a prominent name in London during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This piece bears all the hallmarks of their craftsmanship, combining utility with understated sophistication. An exceptional collector’s item or a charming addition to a vintage dressing table.

Materials:

Leather

Age:

1920

Size:

Length: 22.5cm

Width: 16cm

Height: 10cm

Reference Number: 7342b

Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Antique Leather Jewellery Box to the Victorian era.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
22.5cm (8.86")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1137849
Dealers Internal Ref
7342b
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 black leather jewellery box featuring gilt line borders, a central brass keyhole escutcheon, and a small key inserted in the front. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Leather Jewellery Box by Parkin & Gotto

Archive II A rectangular black leather jewellery box featuring gilt line borders, a central brass keyhole escutcheon, and a small key inserted in the front. View II
Archive III A rectangular black leather jewellery box featuring gilt line borders, a central brass keyhole escutcheon, and a small key inserted in the front. View III
Archive IV A rectangular black leather jewellery box featuring gilt line borders, a central brass keyhole escutcheon, and a small key inserted in the front. View IV
Archive V A rectangular black leather jewellery box featuring gilt line borders, a central brass keyhole escutcheon, and a small key inserted in the front. View V
Archive VI A rectangular black leather jewellery box featuring gilt line borders, a central brass keyhole escutcheon, and a small key inserted in the front. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular black leather jewellery box featuring gilt line borders, a central brass keyhole escutcheon, and a small key inserted in the front. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular black leather jewellery box featuring gilt line borders, a central brass keyhole escutcheon, and a small key inserted in the front. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular black leather jewellery box featuring gilt line borders, a central brass keyhole escutcheon, and a small key inserted in the front. View IX
Archive X A rectangular black leather jewellery box featuring gilt line borders, a central brass keyhole escutcheon, and a small key inserted in the front. View X
Archive XI A rectangular black leather jewellery box featuring gilt line borders, a central brass keyhole escutcheon, and a small key inserted in the front. View XI
Archive XII A rectangular black leather jewellery box featuring gilt line borders, a central brass keyhole escutcheon, and a small key inserted in the front. View XII
Archive XIII A rectangular black leather jewellery box featuring gilt line borders, a central brass keyhole escutcheon, and a small key inserted in the front. View XIII
Archive XIV A rectangular black leather jewellery box featuring gilt line borders, a central brass keyhole escutcheon, and a small key inserted in the front. View XIV
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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
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A rectangular black leather jewellery box featuring gilt line borders, a central brass keyhole escutcheon, and a small key inserted in the front.
Leather Jewellery Box by Parkin & Gotto
Ref: SA1137849
A rectangular black leather jewellery box featuring gilt line borders, a central brass keyhole escutcheon, and a small key inserted in the front.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBoxes and Caskets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLeather, Brass, Wood
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsGilt tooling, Textured leather grain, Brass keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 16 cm (6 in) x D 22.5 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Antique leather jewellery boxes, often crafted as vanity or dressing cases, gained significant popularity during the Victorian and Edwardian eras for storing precious trinkets and personal items.

These pieces typically feature a wooden carcass covered in textured or tooled leather, often accented with gilt tooling, silk or velvet linings, and brass hardware including locks and hinges.

Authenticity can be determined by examining the quality of the hand-stitched seams, the presence of period-correct brass locks, maker stamps such as Parkin & Gotto, and natural wear consistent with age.

Place the box on a dressing table, bedside chest, or console to introduce tactile texture, historical character, and functional storage for everyday accessories.

Keep leather boxes out of direct sunlight to prevent fading and drying, and gently clean the surface with a dry, soft cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or excessive moisture.
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