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.

Fine Early C19th Regency Period Brass-inlaid Rosewood Tea-poy .

19th century

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Fine Early C19th Regency Period Brass-inlaid Rosewood Tea-poy .

From M Lees and Sons

£1,150

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Rosewood Inlaid Coal Box

From The Antique Shop

£195

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Antique George Price Luxury Ornate Fireproof Safe Fully Restored with Keys Vintage

19th century

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Antique George Price Luxury Ornate Fireproof Safe Fully Restored with Keys Vintage

From Lincoln Restorations

£2,900

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A Small Regency Leather and Brass Studded Trunk

19th century

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A Small Regency Leather and Brass Studded Trunk

From Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors

£295

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19th century

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Apothecary Box

From Athey Antiques

£650

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Anglo Indian Box Settle with Brass Decoration

19th century

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Anglo Indian Box Settle with Brass Decoration

From Beresford Antiques LTD

£895

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19th century

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Camphor Trunk/chest

From Midwinter Antiques

£995

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Antique Victorian Quality Figured Walnut Sewing Box

19th century

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Antique Victorian Quality Figured Walnut Sewing Box

From London City Antiques

£875

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19th century

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Victorian Walnut Writing Box.1870.

From Cavers Antiques

£295

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Antique English Coromandel & Ormolu Mounted Four Piece Desk Set Mid 19th C

19th century

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Antique English Coromandel & Ormolu Mounted Four Piece Desk Set Mid 19th C

From Regent Antiques

£2,150

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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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Large 19th Century Portuguese Teak Ripple Moulded Coffer

From Hansord Antiques

£4,800

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Golden Oak Brass Mounted Hotel or Country House Letterbox

1900 - 1920

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Golden Oak Brass Mounted Hotel or Country House Letterbox

From David Griffith Antiques

£1,650

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A Chippendale Period Quilted Mahogany Tea Caddy

18th century

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A Chippendale Period Quilted Mahogany Tea Caddy

From Reindeer Antiques

£2,650

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A Ladies Victorian Coromandel Travelling Dressing and Jewellery Box with a Fitted Interior.

19th century

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A Ladies Victorian Coromandel Travelling Dressing and Jewellery Box with a Fitted Interior.

From John Hubbard Antiques

£895

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1900 - 1920

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A Chinese Mahjong Set, Shanghai, 1920s

From Luke Honey Ltd

£520

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1900 - 1920

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Mahogany Cased Barograph

From Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

£725

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Antique Box with Brass

Fine Early C19th Regency Period Brass-inlaid Rosewood Tea-poy .

Antique Rosewood Inlaid Coal Box

Antique George Price Luxury Ornate Fireproof Safe Fully Restored with Keys Vintage

A Small Regency Leather and Brass Studded Trunk

Apothecary Box

Anglo Indian Box Settle with Brass Decoration

Camphor Trunk/chest

Antique Victorian Quality Figured Walnut Sewing Box

Victorian Walnut Writing Box.1870.

Antique English Coromandel & Ormolu Mounted Four Piece Desk Set Mid 19th C

Large 19th Century Portuguese Teak Ripple Moulded Coffer

Golden Oak Brass Mounted Hotel or Country House Letterbox

A Chippendale Period Quilted Mahogany Tea Caddy

A Ladies Victorian Coromandel Travelling Dressing and Jewellery Box with a Fitted Interior.

A Chinese Mahjong Set, Shanghai, 1920s

Mahogany Cased Barograph

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