How do I identify a campaign box?

Campaign boxes feature recessed brass handles and corner brackets designed to sit flush against the wood. This construction allowed military officers to pack and transport their belongings without damaging the hardware. Such pieces are typically constructed from sturdy timbers like camphor wood or mahogany to withstand long journeys. Look for sectional designs or hinged lift-up tops built for practical service in the field.

What are secret drawers used for?

Secret drawers provided a concealed space to store valuables, sensitive correspondence, or currency away from casual view. Cabinetmakers built them behind removable partitions or false bottoms within writing slopes and tea caddies. Accessing these compartments usually requires releasing a hidden wooden spring or sliding panel. Their presence indicates a higher grade of craftsmanship and thoughtful interior planning.

How should I care for wood and brass?

Maintain the timber by applying a microcrystalline wax to nourish the grain and protect the finish from moisture. Avoid placing boxes in direct sunlight or near heat sources to prevent the wood from warping or splitting. Clean the brass elements gently with a soft cloth to remove dust without stripping patination. Avoid abrasive metal polishes that can stain the surrounding wood surface.

How do I date an antique box?

Dating relies on observing the joinery methods, timber choices, and hardware styles characteristic of different eras. Georgian pieces often display hand-cut dovetails and simpler brass mounts, while Victorian examples frequently utilise elaborate inlays and fitted interiors. Examine the lock mechanism and screws, as hand-turned screws point to earlier periods, whereas machine-made hardware became common by the mid-nineteenth century. Comparing the overall form to dated examples helps narrow down the decade of production.

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An antique box with brass offers practical storage paired with metal mounts, combining timber bodies with hardware designed to last.

19th century

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19th Century Botanical Field Microscope

From In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

£225

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Antique Early 20thc Metalware Brass Snuff Box Engraved with the Name Ted. Feltham - 1911 - Carter. Frome

1900 - 1920

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Antique Early 20thc Metalware Brass Snuff Box Engraved with the Name Ted. Feltham - 1911 - Carter. Frome

From Mark Seabrook Antiques

£120

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19th century

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Large Documented 19th Century Brass Inlaid Writing Box

From Wakelin and Linfield

£4,250

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19th century

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Victorian Coal Scuttle & Shovel

From Antique Furniture Direct

£125

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Arts & Crafts Wooden Jewellery Box C1890

19th century

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Arts & Crafts Wooden Jewellery Box C1890

From David Pickett Antiques

£125

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Art Deco Novelty Scottie Dog Cigarette Box, C1930

1920 - 1940

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Art Deco Novelty Scottie Dog Cigarette Box, C1930

From Art Deco World

£285

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Victorian Domed Leather Trunk with Brass Studwork, by Arthur Wannop

19th century

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Victorian Domed Leather Trunk with Brass Studwork, by Arthur Wannop

From Tinker & Toad

£750

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19th century

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Highly Decorative Mid 19th Century Zanzibar Traders Chest with Brass Stud Decoration

From LVS Decorative Arts

£1,850

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19th century

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Late Eighteenth Century Teak Trunk

From Ropeworks Antiques

£495

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Victorian Pitch Pine & Brass Bound Trunk

19th century

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Victorian Pitch Pine & Brass Bound Trunk

From Church Street Antiques & Interiors

£650

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Listings feature various timbers including mahogany, oak, rosewood, walnut, and camphor wood paired with brass hardware across the Georgian and Victorian periods.

1900 - 1920

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Unusual Antique Tole Ware Coal Scuttle

From John Howkins Antiques

£225

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18th century

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Early 18th Century Brass Mounted Camphor Casket

From Wakelin and Linfield

£1,450

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Antique Three Cut Crystal Decanter Inlaid Mahogany Tantalus & Games 19th C

19th century

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Antique Three Cut Crystal Decanter Inlaid Mahogany Tantalus & Games 19th C

From Regent Antiques

£1,675

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'Cary Gould-type' Pocket Microscope by Cary, London, C.1830

19th century

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'Cary Gould-type' Pocket Microscope by Cary, London, C.1830

From Harrington Antiques

£595

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19th century

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Charming 19th Century French Trinket Box

From Beech and Springs Antiques

£110

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18th century

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Large 18th Century Walnut Colonial Chest Circa 1790

From Whites Antiques

£1,350

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Antique Box with Brass

19th Century Botanical Field Microscope

Antique Early 20thc Metalware Brass Snuff Box Engraved with the Name Ted. Feltham - 1911 - Carter. Frome

Large Documented 19th Century Brass Inlaid Writing Box

Victorian Coal Scuttle & Shovel

Arts & Crafts Wooden Jewellery Box C1890

Art Deco Novelty Scottie Dog Cigarette Box, C1930

Victorian Domed Leather Trunk with Brass Studwork, by Arthur Wannop

Highly Decorative Mid 19th Century Zanzibar Traders Chest with Brass Stud Decoration

Late Eighteenth Century Teak Trunk

Victorian Pitch Pine & Brass Bound Trunk

Unusual Antique Tole Ware Coal Scuttle

Early 18th Century Brass Mounted Camphor Casket

Antique Three Cut Crystal Decanter Inlaid Mahogany Tantalus & Games 19th C

'Cary Gould-type' Pocket Microscope by Cary, London, C.1830

Charming 19th Century French Trinket Box

Large 18th Century Walnut Colonial Chest Circa 1790

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