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.

Home > Antiques For Sale > Box with Brass > Page 40

Antique Box with Brass

954 items · page 40 of 60

← Page 40 of 60 →

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

Large Victorian Brass Figured Walnut Writing Slope with Secret Drawers 4903

19th century

Save

Large Victorian Brass Figured Walnut Writing Slope with Secret Drawers 4903

From John Hubbard Antiques

£675

FOR SALE

boxes

Sa025 Brass Victorian Letter Box & Pull Handle.

19th century

Save

Sa025 Brass Victorian Letter Box & Pull Handle.

From Abacus Fireplaces and St Julien

£240

FOR SALE

miscellaneous

19th century

Save

Walnut Domed Brass Bound Box C1860

From Shaun King Antiques

£385

FOR SALE

boxes

Sa057 Brass Large Victorian Bankers Letter Box.

19th century

Save

Sa057 Brass Large Victorian Bankers Letter Box.

From Abacus Fireplaces and St Julien

£500

FOR SALE

miscellaneous

Antique Cleric's Swing Out Case, Chinese, Travelling Box, Qing, Victorian, 1890

19th century

Save

Antique Cleric's Swing Out Case, Chinese, Travelling Box, Qing, Victorian, 1890

From London Fine Antiques

£895

FOR SALE

boxes

19th century

Save

C19th Small Camphor Campaign Trunk

From Antiques Decorative

£380

FOR SALE

chests

Pair of Exhibition Quality Whytock & Reid Cellerettes

1900 - 1920

Save

Pair of Exhibition Quality Whytock & Reid Cellerettes

From Georgian Antiques

£3,250

FOR SALE

chests

19th century

Save

19th Century French Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Dressing Box

From E W Cousins and Son

£1,300

FOR SALE

boxes

A Large Regency Period Military Writing Slope Box.

19th century

Save

A Large Regency Period Military Writing Slope Box.

From Minerva Antiques Ltd

£490

FOR SALE

boxes

Flemish Ebony and Kingwood Table Cabinet

17th century

Save

Flemish Ebony and Kingwood Table Cabinet

From Hansord Antiques

£3,650

FOR SALE

boxes

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

1900 - 1920

Save

Antique Steamer Trunk

From Antiquus

£250

FOR SALE

chests

19th century

Save

Military Campaign Chest

From David Robinson Antiques

£265

FOR SALE

chests

Victorian Music Box Circa 1875. Musical Box, 8 Airs

19th century

Save

Victorian Music Box Circa 1875. Musical Box, 8 Airs

From Frank Craig Antiques

£1,200

FOR SALE

boxes

Larger Scale C19th Chinese Export Trade Leather and Brass-bound Polychrome Painted Camphor-wood Trunk .

19th century

Save

Larger Scale C19th Chinese Export Trade Leather and Brass-bound Polychrome Painted Camphor-wood Trunk .

From M Lees and Sons

£1,850

FOR SALE

chests

Antique Gentleman's Writing Slope, English, Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian

19th century

Save

Antique Gentleman's Writing Slope, English, Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£895

FOR SALE

boxes

19th century

Save

19th Century French Casket

From Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

£195

FOR SALE

boxes

← 1 ... 38 39 40 41 42 ... 60 →

Antique Box with Brass

Large Victorian Brass Figured Walnut Writing Slope with Secret Drawers 4903

Sa025 Brass Victorian Letter Box & Pull Handle.

Walnut Domed Brass Bound Box C1860

Sa057 Brass Large Victorian Bankers Letter Box.

Antique Cleric's Swing Out Case, Chinese, Travelling Box, Qing, Victorian, 1890

C19th Small Camphor Campaign Trunk

Pair of Exhibition Quality Whytock & Reid Cellerettes

19th Century French Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Dressing Box

A Large Regency Period Military Writing Slope Box.

Flemish Ebony and Kingwood Table Cabinet

Antique Steamer Trunk

Military Campaign Chest

Victorian Music Box Circa 1875. Musical Box, 8 Airs

Larger Scale C19th Chinese Export Trade Leather and Brass-bound Polychrome Painted Camphor-wood Trunk .

Antique Gentleman's Writing Slope, English, Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian

19th Century French Casket

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Period

Style

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Recently Added

Online Payments

Categories