Fine Victorian Jewellery Box with Bevelled Glass Drop Front

Name: Fine Victorian Jewellery Box with Bevelled Glass Drop Front Door
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA886806
Price: 545 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectJewellery Boxes
Period1900 - 1920
StyleVictorian
MaterialWalnut, Glass, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBevelled glass panels, Brass escutcheon, Drop-front mechanism, Figured wood veneer
SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This Victorian jewellery box is an antique piece made from walnut with a warm brown colour, figured wood veneer and a polished finish. The rectangular case stands on a stepped base and incorporates glass panels on the top section and a drop front door with brass hardware, including a decorative escutcheon and a handle on the lower drawer. The interior contains two lined drawers. The visible details include natural wood grain patterns in the timber and polished metal fittings. The box measures 18 cm high, 20 cm wide and 15 cm deep. It suits placement on a sideboard top in a bedroom, dressing room or living space for storing small accessories.

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A Victorian jewellery box with a glass drop front is a nineteenth-century storage container designed with thick bevelled glass panels on the top and front. The hinged front panel drops down to allow easy access to internal drawers or velvet-lined tray compartments used for holding rings, pocket watches, and personal ornaments.

Victorian display boxes were commonly constructed using heavy timber frames, often veneered with figured woods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood. They frequently featured thick bevelled plate glass, cast brass hinges, decorative brass escutcheon plates, and silk or velvet interior linings.

Authentic Victorian pieces typically show signs of hand-fitted joinery, thick hand-cut glass bevels, and period-appropriate brass hardware with natural oxidisation. The wood veneers often exhibit age-related patina, while the locking mechanisms and hinges are usually secured with slotted steel or brass screws rather than modern fasteners.

A Victorian jewellery box can be styled on a contemporary sideboard, dressing table, or bedside table to add warmth and textual contrast. It serves both as a functional storage container for modern accessories and as a decorative accent alongside polished stone surfaces or minimalist decor.

Dust the wood regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the timber, avoiding contact with metal hardware. Clean the glass panels using a mild glass cleaner applied directly to a cloth rather than sprayed onto the item to prevent liquid from seeping under the wooden borders.

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Fine Victorian Jewellery Box with Bevelled Glass Drop Front Door

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