Beautiful Victorian Rosewood Jewellery Box with Newly Lined

Name: Beautiful Victorian Rosewood Jewellery Box with Newly Lined Interior.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1158260
Price: 275 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectJewellery Boxes
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialRosewood, Brass
ColourRich Brown
MotifsBrass escutcheon, Brass cartouche, Brass edging, Figured wood grain
SizeH 22 cm (9 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

This Victorian jewellery box is made from rosewood with a rich brown colour and a figured wood grain. The piece displays brass edging along the perimeter, a rectangular brass cartouche on the lid engraved with the figure of a Roman gentleman and the initials 'C.A.L.', and a circular brass keyhole escutcheon on the front. Additional details include protective brass corners and a lock mechanism on the front face. The object measures 22 cm high by 36 cm wide by 25 cm deep, providing a practical container for small accessories and keepsakes. In a contemporary interior, this box suits placement on a bedside table in a bedroom or on a desk in a gentleman's library. The newly lined interior provides a clean storage space for modern use, while the traditional exterior finishes integrate easily with antique or classic decorative schemes. Buyers can use the lidded container to organise everyday items while adding a touch of period character to domestic furniture surfaces.

FAQs

Victorian rosewood jewellery boxes were manufactured during the nineteenth century, characterised by rich dark wood veneers, fine brass mounts, and internal compartments for personal accessories.

Cabinetmakers primarily utilised figured rosewood or mahogany veneers over solid pine or oak structures, finished with cast brass hardware, escutcheons, and silk or velvet linings.

Authentic period examples exhibit natural wood grain variations, hand-fitted brass edging, period-appropriate lock mechanisms, and characteristic oxidisation around metal fittings.

These decorative containers function well as focal points on bedside tables, office desks, or sideboard surfaces to store small modern items while adding warm wood tones.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a soft lint-free cloth and applying natural beeswax sparingly, avoiding direct sunlight and proximity to heat sources.

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