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Antique Victorianl Empire Revival Burr Walnut Casket Sewing Box C1860
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Antique Victorianl Empire Revival Burr Walnut Casket Sewing Box C1860

19th century
Sold 16 September 2025 · Regent Antiques
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Description

This is a superb quality antique Victorian burr walnut casket, sewing box in Empire Revival Style, with elaborate decorative brass and bronze mounts, circa 1860 in date.

The rectangular lid is beautifully decorated with cut brass mounts centred with a striking bronze sphynx. The front is also decorated with cut brass and two superb bronze sphynx mounts.

The interior is lined with the original pink silk and paper lined divided interior with a section to accommodate your letters and notes.

Complete with the original working lock with key.

This is a highly decorative piece which will make a statement once placed on any period desk.

Condition:

In excellent condition having been beautifully restored in our workshops, the interior fabric shows signs of wear commensurate with age and use, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 12 x Width 26 x Depth 12

Dimensions in inches:

Height 4.7 x Width 10.2 x Depth 4.7

Burr Walnut

refers to the swirling figure present in nearly all walnut when cut and polished, and especially in the wood taken from the base of the tree where it joins the roots. However the true burr is a rare growth on the tree where hundreds of tiny branches have started to grow. Burr walnut produces some of the most complex and beautiful figuring you can find.

Our reference: 08201

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Sewing Box to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA766014
Dealers Internal Reference
08201
Description
This is a superb quality antique Victorian burr walnut casket, sewing box in Empire Revival Style, with elaborate decorative brass and bronze mounts, circa 1860 in date.
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The rectangular lid is beautifully decorated with cut brass mounts centred with a striking bronze sphynx.
Regent Antiques

The front is also decorated with cut brass and two superb bronze sphynx mounts.

fig 1. A rectangular burr walnut sewing box with rounded lid edges featuring ornate pierced brass mounts and inset dark mask medallions.
fig 1. Antique Victorianl Empire Revival Burr Walnut Casket Sewing Box C1860

The interior is lined with the original pink silk and paper lined divided interior with a section to accommodate your letters and notes.

Complete with the original working lock with key.

This is a highly decorative piece which will make a statement once placed on any period desk.

fig 2. A rectangular burr walnut sewing box with rounded lid edges featuring ornate pierced brass mounts and inset dark mask medallions.
fig 2. Antique Victorianl Empire Revival Burr Walnut Casket Sewing Box C1860

Condition:

In excellent condition having been beautifully restored in our workshops, the interior fabric shows signs of wear commensurate with age and use, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

fig 3. A rectangular burr walnut sewing box with rounded lid edges featuring ornate pierced brass mounts and inset dark mask medallions.
fig 3. Antique Victorianl Empire Revival Burr Walnut Casket Sewing Box C1860

Height 12 x Width 26 x Depth 12

Dimensions in inches:

Height 4.7 x Width 10.2 x Depth 4.7

Burr Walnut

refers to the swirling figure present in nearly all walnut when cut and polished, and especially in the wood taken from the base of the tree where it joins the roots. However the true burr is a rare growth on the tree where hundreds of tiny branches have started to grow. Burr walnut produces some of the most complex and beautiful figuring you can find.

Our reference: 08201

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Sewing Box to the 19th Century.

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA766014
Dealers Internal Ref
08201
Regent Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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N4 1BX
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A rectangular burr walnut sewing box with rounded lid edges featuring ornate pierced brass mounts and inset dark mask medallions.
Antique Victorianl Empire Revival Burr Walnut Casket Sewing Box C1860
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A rectangular burr walnut sewing box with rounded lid edges featuring ornate pierced brass mounts and inset dark mask medallions.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Empire Revival
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Brass, Wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDomed lid, Pierced brass corner mounts, Applied mask plaques, Keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

The Empire Revival style emerged during the mid-19th century, drawing heavy inspiration from neoclassical motifs of the Napoleonic era, including classical symmetry, applied brass ornaments, and ancient Egyptian influences.

These decorative caskets were typically constructed from a solid secondary wood such as pine or mahogany, veneered with highly figured decorative woods like burr walnut, and accented with cast brass mounts and mother-of-pearl inlays.

Authentic pieces usually feature hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional paper or silk interior linings, hand-chased brass hardware, and natural timber shrinkage consistent with age under magnification.

Such decorative objects function well as focal points on coffee tables, sideboards, or bookshelves, adding tactile warmth, texture, and historical contrast to contemporary minimalist schemes.

Maintain the timber by dusting with a dry, soft cloth and occasionally feeding the wood with microcrystalline wax to protect the delicate veneer and finish without introducing excess moisture.
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