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Satin Birch Ladies Box C.1890
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Satin Birch Ladies Box C.1890

19th century
Sold 24 May 2025 · Michael Johnson Antiques
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A small decorative ladies box made from a charming satin birch with brass overlay through out. French made dating to Victorian c.1890. Perfect size trinket box for storing those small precious items. It comes with a working lock and key.

Materials:

Satinbirch and brass

Age:

1890

Size:

Length: 13.5cm

Width: 9cm

Height: 6.5cm

Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Satin Birch Trinket Box to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1139571
Dealers Internal Reference
7347
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Description
A small decorative ladies box made from a charming satin birch with brass overlay through out. French made dating to Victorian c.1890. Perfect size trinket box for storing those small precious items. It comes with a working lock and key.

Materials:

Satinbirch and brass

Age:

1890

Size:

Length: 13.5cm

Width: 9cm

Height: 6.5cm

Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Satin Birch Trinket Box to the Victorian era.

Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1139571
Dealers Internal Ref
7347
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 rectangular satin birch trinket box featuring figured wood grain and ornate brass mounts along the edges and centre clasp. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular satin birch trinket box featuring figured wood grain and ornate brass mounts along the edges and centre clasp. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Satin Birch Ladies Box C.1890

Archive II A rectangular satin birch trinket box featuring figured wood grain and ornate brass mounts along the edges and centre clasp. View II
Archive III A rectangular satin birch trinket box featuring figured wood grain and ornate brass mounts along the edges and centre clasp. View III
Archive IV A rectangular satin birch trinket box featuring figured wood grain and ornate brass mounts along the edges and centre clasp. View IV
Archive V A rectangular satin birch trinket box featuring figured wood grain and ornate brass mounts along the edges and centre clasp. View V
Archive VI A rectangular satin birch trinket box featuring figured wood grain and ornate brass mounts along the edges and centre clasp. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular satin birch trinket box featuring figured wood grain and ornate brass mounts along the edges and centre clasp. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular satin birch trinket box featuring figured wood grain and ornate brass mounts along the edges and centre clasp. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular satin birch trinket box featuring figured wood grain and ornate brass mounts along the edges and centre clasp. View IX
Archive X A rectangular satin birch trinket box featuring figured wood grain and ornate brass mounts along the edges and centre clasp. View X
Archive XI A rectangular satin birch trinket box featuring figured wood grain and ornate brass mounts along the edges and centre clasp. View XI
Archive XII A rectangular satin birch trinket box featuring figured wood grain and ornate brass mounts along the edges and centre clasp. View XII
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Michael Johnson Antiques

Telephone 07985 789 670
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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 satin birch trinket box featuring figured wood grain and ornate brass mounts along the edges and centre clasp.
Satin Birch Ladies Box c.1890
Ref: SA1139571
A rectangular satin birch trinket box featuring figured wood grain and ornate brass mounts along the edges and centre clasp.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSatin Birch, Brass
  • ColourGolden Amber
  • MotifsFigured wood grain, Brass strapwork, Central brass clasp
  • SizeH 6.5 cm (3 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 13.5 cm (5 in)

FAQs

A Victorian ladies box, often dating from the late 19th century, was a personal container utilised on a dressing table or desk to store small valuables, letters, trinkets, or jewellery.

These boxes were typically crafted from dense hardwoods like satin birch, mahogany, or walnut, frequently featuring dovetail joinery, velvet or silk linings, and decorative brass mounts or hinges.

Authenticity is determined by examining the patination of the wood, hand-cut joinery methods, period-appropriate brass hardware, and interior lining materials characteristic of the Victorian era.

An antique wooden box can be placed on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or coffee table as a functional decorative accent that adds texture and historical interest to modern spaces.

Preservation requires dusting with a soft, dry cloth and occasionally applying high-quality microcrystalline wax to protect the timber, avoiding direct sunlight and excessive moisture.
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