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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A Large Impressive 19th Century Bronze Jewellery Casket Box. Circa 1860

From Bushells Antiques

£2,200

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19th century

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A Regency Jewel Box

From The Antique Partnership

£250

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Georgian Mahogany Brass Bound Writing Slope

18th century

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Georgian Mahogany Brass Bound Writing Slope

From Past to Present

£345

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Two Early C19th George IV Period ‘En Suite’ Rosewood Box Desk-tidys Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster.

19th century

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Two Early C19th George IV Period ‘En Suite’ Rosewood Box Desk-tidys Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster.

From M Lees and Sons

£1,100

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A Good Quality Early Victorian Tea Caddy 19th C.

19th century

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A Good Quality Early Victorian Tea Caddy 19th C.

From Minerva Antiques Ltd

£360

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Superb Quality Antique Regency Freestanding Mahogany Sewing/side Table

19th century

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Superb Quality Antique Regency Freestanding Mahogany Sewing/side Table

From London City Antiques

£1,485

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A Large Regency Period Writing Slope Box. C 1820

19th century

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A Large Regency Period Writing Slope Box. C 1820

From Minerva Antiques Ltd

£490

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19th century

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Safe. Victorian Iron.

From Cavers Antiques

£650

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19th century

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Large Canton China Trade Trunk

From Baggott & Co.

£2,650

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19th century

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Late 19th Century Mahogany Writing Slope

From Worboys Antiques

£225

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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.

19th century

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Regency Painted Penwork Games Box

From Prometheus Antiques

£395

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A Very Special and Unusual Crocodile Jewellery Case

1900 - 1920

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A Very Special and Unusual Crocodile Jewellery Case

From The Dorking Desk Shop

£590

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Antique Cased Optometrist's Set, English, Optical Instrument, Boxed, Victorian

1900 - 1920

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Antique Cased Optometrist's Set, English, Optical Instrument, Boxed, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£1,035

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Antique Coal Purdonium, Scottish, Walnut, Brass, Fireside Fuel Store, Victorian

19th century

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Antique Coal Purdonium, Scottish, Walnut, Brass, Fireside Fuel Store, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£995

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A Victorian Gothic Revival Desk Top Stationary Box. Made from Figured Walnut with Brass

19th century

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A Victorian Gothic Revival Desk Top Stationary Box. Made from Figured Walnut with Brass

From Minerva Antiques Ltd

£490

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A W Insall Original Small Travelling Campaign Trunk

19th century

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A W Insall Original Small Travelling Campaign Trunk

From Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors

£295

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Antique Box with Brass

A Large Impressive 19th Century Bronze Jewellery Casket Box. Circa 1860

A Regency Jewel Box

Georgian Mahogany Brass Bound Writing Slope

Two Early C19th George IV Period ‘En Suite’ Rosewood Box Desk-tidys Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster.

A Good Quality Early Victorian Tea Caddy 19th C.

Superb Quality Antique Regency Freestanding Mahogany Sewing/side Table

A Large Regency Period Writing Slope Box. C 1820

Safe. Victorian Iron.

Large Canton China Trade Trunk

Late 19th Century Mahogany Writing Slope

Regency Painted Penwork Games Box

A Very Special and Unusual Crocodile Jewellery Case

Antique Cased Optometrist's Set, English, Optical Instrument, Boxed, Victorian

Antique Coal Purdonium, Scottish, Walnut, Brass, Fireside Fuel Store, Victorian

A Victorian Gothic Revival Desk Top Stationary Box. Made from Figured Walnut with Brass

A W Insall Original Small Travelling Campaign Trunk

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