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Small Figured Walnut Jewellery Box 1890
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Small Figured Walnut Jewellery Box 1890

19th century
Sold 3 September 2025 · Michael Johnson Antiques
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Description

A delightful small Victorian jewellery box dating to around 1890, crafted from figured walnut with a rich, warm patina. The box retains all its original fittings, including a vibrant green silk and velvet-lined interior designed to house rings and small treasures.

The piece features a drop-front panel that opens to reveal a small drawer, adding both charm and practicality. Complete with its working lock and key, this is a fine example of late 19th-century craftsmanship.

Materials:

Figured Walnut and brass

Age:

1890

Size:

Length: 12cm

Width: 12.5cm

Height: 12.5cm

Reference Number: 7380b

Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Figured Walnut Jewellery Box to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1162309
Dealers Internal Reference
7380b
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Description
A delightful small Victorian jewellery box dating to around 1890, crafted from figured walnut with a rich, warm patina.
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The box retains all its original fittings, including a vibrant green silk and velvet-lined interior designed to house rings and small treasures.
Michael Johnson Antiques
fig 1. A rectangular figured walnut jewellery box featuring a polished wood grain and brass keyhole escutcheon on a wooden surface.
fig 1. Small Figured Walnut Jewellery Box 1890

The piece features a drop-front panel that opens to reveal a small drawer, adding both charm and practicality. Complete with its working lock and key, this is a fine example of late 19th-century craftsmanship.

Materials:

Figured Walnut and brass

Age:

1890

Size:

Length: 12cm

Width: 12.5cm

Height: 12.5cm

Reference Number: 7380b

Date of Manufacture

Michael Johnson Antiques has dated this Figured Walnut Jewellery Box to the Victorian era.

Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1162309
Dealers Internal Ref
7380b
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 figured walnut jewellery box featuring a polished wood grain and brass keyhole escutcheon on a wooden surface.
Small Figured Walnut Jewellery Box 1890
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A rectangular figured walnut jewellery box featuring a polished wood grain and brass keyhole escutcheon on a wooden surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFigured grain veneer, Brass escutcheon, Dovetail joinery
  • SizeH 12.5 cm (5 in) x W 12.5 cm (5 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Figured walnut gained immense popularity during the Victorian period due to its rich, swirling grain patterns and luxurious appearance, often utilised by master cabinetmakers for high-end decorative objects and veneer work.

These pieces typically feature solid secondary woods with decorative hardwood veneers applied to the exterior, complemented by dovetail joinery, brass hardware, and traditional hand-polished finishes.

Authentic items often exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, genuine patina on the timber, aged brass escutcheons, and traditional hand-applied French polish rather than modern synthetic lacquers.

Placing an antique wooden box on a modern surface such as a marble mantelpiece, minimalist sideboard, or open bookshelf adds tactile warmth, historical contrast, and sophisticated textural layering to contemporary spaces.

Preserve the wood by keeping the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer cracking, and occasionally apply microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the antique finish.
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