{"title":"Antique Boxes","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBoxes were the first thing I bought too many of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA writing box is a small piece of architecture. Someone decided where the hinge would sit, how the lock would sound, which wood would show its grain to the person opening it and which would stay hidden inside. Most were made to be handled daily and carried between houses, which is why the good ones wear through in exactly the places a hand falls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eI look for the ones that still work. The lever that springs, the key that turns, the fitted interior nobody bothered to replace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSourced in person from Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"box-2","title":"Antique Edwardian Oak \u0026 Brass Cutlery Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5\" H x  19.75\" D x  14.5\" W\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50976334119190,"sku":"AMD-03237","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/DSC00214.jpg?v=1769196774"},{"product_id":"antique-spring-opening-stationery-box-with-key","title":"Antique Rosewood Spring Opening Stationery Box","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis Victorian stationery box carries a paper label for Mansfield of Grafton Street, Dublin, and it still works exactly as it was built to. Press the lever lock and the lid springs open on its own, revealing a leather bound correspondence index with alphabetical tabs for organizing names and addresses. The rosewood case is dressed in pierced brass strapwork with a gothic quatrefoil motif, and the original key still turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 8.25 in. W x 5.25 in. H x 3.5 in. D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Surface | Rosewood veneer with a mellow, aged finish and consistent wear throughout. No visible signs of stripping, sanding, or refinishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Primary Material | Rosewood veneer over a secondary wood carcass, with pierced brass mounts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1845 to 1870\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Origin | Ireland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Style or Movement | Victorian Gothic Revival, read from the pierced quatrefoil brass strapwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Also Known As | correspondence box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Maker, Mark, or Attribution | Bearing a paper label for Mansfield, Grafton St, Dublin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Marks | Printed paper label on the brass hinge plate reading \"Mansfield, Grafton St, Dublin\"; brass escutcheon plate stamped \"Patent Lever\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Construction or Technique | Spring opening lid released by a lever lock; engraved and pierced brass mounts applied over the veneer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Secondary Material | Leather bound correspondence index insert with printed alphabetical tabs and blank ruled pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Hardware | Engraved pierced brass corner mounts, hinge plate, and escutcheon; original steel key on a cord and tassel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAntique condition consistent with age and use. The rosewood veneer shows chips and small losses at the base edges and corners, revealing the wood beneath, along with light scuffing and scattered surface marks across the case. The brass mounts carry a mellow, uncleaned patina with soft wear to the engraving, not polished bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe correspondence index inside shows real wear. Its blue binding is heavily worn, cracked, and flaking along the spine and fore edges, with losses exposing the boards beneath. The alphabetical index tabs are present and legible. The ruled pages are blank and lightly toned with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe lever lock and spring opening mechanism both work, and the original key is present. The key hangs from a cord and tassel that looks notably newer than the box and is likely a later replacement rather than an original fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlease review all photographs closely, as they form part of this description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51050241851670,"sku":"AMD-02683","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/21701424-F0C4-4F24-ABF0-9D7BFEBC5B98_1_201_a.jpg?v=1787180154"},{"product_id":"antique-burr-walnut-pocket-card-case-box","title":"Antique Burr Walnut Pocket Card Case Box","description":"\u003cdiv data-test-render-count=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-6 group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col items-end gap-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex justify-start opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 group-focus-within:opacity-100 transition\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Message actions\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-text-300\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-render-count=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-is-streaming=\"true\" class=\"group relative relative pb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-claude-response relative leading-[1.65rem] [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:bg-bg-000\/50 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-0.5 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-border-400 [\u0026amp;_.ignore-pre-bg\u0026gt;div]:bg-transparent [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"progressive-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3 progressive-markdown\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA small English burr walnut case in the slim, palm-sized profile that reads instantly as a desk piece. The burr figure is everything you want from English work, warm honey tones with that natural speckled movement across the lid. Originally made for calling cards, it now suits business cards, credit cards, gift cards, or a small stack of folded notes. The rounded edges and shallow lift notch at the lid make it pleasant in the hand. No maker's mark visible. Sourced in England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Type | Calling card case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Material | Burr walnut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Origin | England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Age | Antique, late 19th to early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Size | 4 in W x 3 in D x 1 in H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Style | English antique desk accessory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition] Antique condition consistent with age. Surface wear and light scratches throughout the case, most visible across the lid. Edge wear and small nicks along the rounded perimeter, with a few darker areas of patina from handling. The interior shows honest wear from use. No structural issues, the lid sits and lifts cleanly. No maker's mark seen in the provided photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51056733651222,"sku":"AMD-02708","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/StoriesfromtheEnglishCountryside_2.21.26_-2699.jpg?v=1772333929"},{"product_id":"william-iv-mahogany-dressing-box-two-drawers-1840","title":"Antique Mahogany Dressing Box with Two Drawers, Circa 1840","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe construction places it firmly in the William IV to early Victorian period: hand-cut dovetails on the drawers, pine secondary wood throughout the carcass, slip-bottom drawer construction, and the small brass butt hinges and shield-form escutcheons typical of the second quarter of the nineteenth century. Two small drawers sit below the main lidded compartment, a configuration found on both campaign-style traveling boxes and gentleman's dressing boxes of the period. The original interior fittings have been removed, leaving a clean open compartment suited to whatever the next owner wants to keep in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Type | Dressing box, campaign style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Material | Mahogany with pine secondary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Origin | United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Age | Circa 1830 to 1850, William IV to early Victorian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Style | Late Georgian, campaign\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Size | 14 in W x 8.75 in D x 8.5 in H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Construction | Hand-cut dovetails, slip-bottom drawers, pine carcass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Hardware | Brass butt hinges, brass swan-neck carry handle, two shield-form brass escutcheons, turned mahogany drawer pulls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Lock | Functional, no key present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Drawers | Two working drawers below the main compartment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe box is in honest antique condition with age-appropriate wear consistent with its years of use. Two areas of veneer loss are present and should be noted clearly. The first is at the top rear corner of the lid, where a section of the mahogany veneer is missing, exposing the pine carcass beneath. The second is at the bottom front corner of the case, also showing the carcass wood. The surface elsewhere retains a warm color and shows light scratches and handling marks across the lid and sides. The lock works and turns; the key is not present. The original interior fittings, which would have included a mirror or fitted compartments, have been removed at some point in the box's history, and the raw pine interior shows the original mounting holes, tack remnants, and small surface staining from that earlier fitted lining. Both drawers slide and function. The brass shield escutcheons on the case and lid both show wear to the gilt finish. The swan-neck carry handle on top is present and secure. The brass hinges are intact and the lid closes squarely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51310952186134,"sku":"AMD-02996","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/DSA03114.jpg?v=1778693883"},{"product_id":"antique-english-brass-bound-oak-campaign-box-dated-1854","title":"Antique English Brass Bound Oak Campaign Box, Dated 1854","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA small English brass-bound oak campaign box, dated 1854 in the original engraved brass handle escutcheons. The piece carries the number 145 across three matching plates: the front handle, the side handle, and a small oval plate on the lid. The repetition strongly suggests this was part of a larger numbered set, probably an institutional or commercial inventory rather than a one-off personal box. The quarter-sawn English oak shows strong medullary ray figure across the lid, and the hand-cut dovetail joinery is visible at every corner. The interior of the lid retains its original silk velvet lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Type | Campaign Box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Material | Quarter-sawn English oak with brass strapping, corners, and recessed flush handles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Origin | England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Age | Dated 1854, mid-Victorian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Style | Campaign\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Size | 15.25 in W x 8.75 in D x 11.75 in H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Interior Size | 10 in H x 14 in W x 7 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Joinery | Hand-cut through-dovetails at all corners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Handles | Recessed brass campaign handles with engraved escutcheons reading No. 145 and 1854\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Lid | Blank brass cartouche to the center, small brass oval plate to the front edge engraved 145\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Interior | Original silk velvet lining to the inside of the lid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Lock | Original brass lock in place, no key\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe box is in good antique condition with honest age-appropriate wear consistent with 170 years of use. The quarter-sawn oak retains a warm patina with strong medullary ray figure across the lid. All brass strapping, corner caps, and recessed handles are original and in place. The engraved escutcheons reading No. 145 and 1854 are clear and unworn. The hand-cut dovetail joinery at all corners is tight and sound. The original silk velvet lining inside the lid is intact across its full surface but shows staining and discoloration throughout, with rust-colored marks where contents have rested or rubbed against it over time. The lock mechanism and keeper plate are present and original, but the box is sold without a key. The exterior shows scattered light scratches and small handling marks consistent with age. On the underside, the original green baize covering is worn and largely lost, exposing the oak beneath, with one larger remaining section still adhered to the base. The wood structure of the base is sound. The hinges are original and function smoothly, and the lid sits cleanly when closed. No maker's mark is present anywhere on the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51311516287254,"sku":"AMD-03014","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/May2026-7004.jpg?v=1778630665"},{"product_id":"english-walnut-keepsake-box","title":"Antique Edwardian English Walnut Keepsake Box, Circa 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an English walnut keepsake box from the Edwardian period, made circa 1900 with a softly domed lid, figured walnut throughout, and brass hardware. The escutcheon is a simple shield form, and the lock works with the skeleton key that comes with the box. The interior lid retains its original printed paper lining in a green geometric pattern, now significantly worn. The base keeps its original green baize. Boxes of this form held the small personal things of a household: letters, jewelry, hair combs, sewing notions, mementos. It still does the same work today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Type | Keepsake Box \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Material | Solid figured walnut with brass fittings \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Origin | United Kingdom, England \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Age | Circa 1900, Edwardian period \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Style | Edwardian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Exterior Size | 12 in W x 9 in D x 5.75 in H \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Interior Size | 11 in W x 7.75 in D x 5 in H \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Hardware | Brass shield escutcheon, brass hinges, brass lock \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Interior | Open single compartment with original printed paper lid lining \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Base | Original green baize \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Key | Skeleton key present and working (not original to the box) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[condition] \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe box is in honest antique condition with age-appropriate wear consistent with use across more than a century. The figured walnut surface is intact across the lid, sides, and front, with the original finish in place and good color throughout. There are surface scratches on the lid, most visible on the top and along the front edge, and a few small impressions and marks that come with daily handling over the years. A hairline split runs through the walnut at one of the lower back corners, visible where the side panel meets the back panel, and there is another short split along the lid edge at the same corner area. Both are stable and structural. The brass shield escutcheon, brass hinges, and brass lock are all original and in place. The skeleton key included with the box turns the lock and operates the mechanism. The original printed paper lining inside the lid is significantly torn, with about half the lid showing exposed wood beneath. The pattern that survives is a green geometric and floral design typical of late Victorian and Edwardian box linings. The interior wood floor and walls of the compartment are clean. The original green baize on the base is largely intact with light wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51313298637078,"sku":"AMD-03021","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/JuneEnland2026-5786.jpg?v=1782944598"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-english-leather-despatch-box-circa-1890","title":"Antique Victorian English Leather Despatch Box","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA late Victorian English leather despatch box in black morocco over wood, made circa 1880 to 1900. The despatch box was the working travel case of the Victorian gentleman, government official, lawyer, or military officer. It carried correspondence, contracts, deeds, and important papers between a country estate and a London office, between chambers and court, between a regimental headquarters and a field posting. The most famous version is the red Ministerial Despatch Box still used by British Cabinet ministers today, but private versions like this one were made by the London leather firms for anyone whose work required carrying papers securely. The flush recessed brass campaign handle with twisted rope bail, the crossed leather straps in the lid for holding papers flat, the fully leather lined interior, and the fitted tray over a deep main well are the defining features of the format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Type | Despatch box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Material | Leather over wood, brass mounts, leather lined interior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Origin | United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Age | Circa 1880 to 1900, late Victorian period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Style | Late Victorian English, campaign style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Size | 5.25 in H x 12 in W x 9 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[d]Interior size | 3.5 in H x 11 in W x 7.75 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[d]Tray | Removable leather tray, 1.75 in H, with fixed compartments 2 in W along the right side and a small removable leather compartment that sits within the side tray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Hardware | Flush recessed brass campaign handle with twisted rope bail, brass corner reinforcements at hinges, brass keyhole escutcheon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Interior | Fully leather lined throughout, crossed leather straps in the lid for holding papers, removable leather covered tray with insert compartment, deep main well sized for folded foolscap or A4 documents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Lock | Lock present and intact, no key\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe box is in good antique condition with honest age appropriate wear throughout. The leather covered exterior shows scuffing, surface abrasion, and minor losses along the edges and corners consistent with more than a century of use. There is some lifting and separation of the leather along the lid edge near the hinge, visible on close inspection. The flush brass handle is original and intact, with a soft worn patina to the rope bail and the surrounding plate. The brass keyhole escutcheon is intact and the lock mechanism is present, but no key is included. The leather lined interior is intact throughout with light dust, surface wear, and minor scuffing consistent with use. The crossed leather straps in the lid are present and functional with some softening from age. The removable leather covered tray is in good order with its insert compartment intact. The main well shows light staining to the base consistent with original use. The hinges are sound and the lid closes properly. No structural issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFor more on the history of English despatch boxes, see Christopher Clarke Antiques' video on the Jenner \u0026amp; Knewstub ABC Despatch Box on YouTube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Christopher Clarke Antiques video on the Jenner and Knewstub ABC Despatch Box\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/EOQeTnsY-O4?si=_EQXZMYhPD10aiNn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/EOQeTnsY-O4?si=_EQXZMYhPD10aiNn\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51313309810966,"sku":"AMD-03022","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/EnglandCrates-2358.jpg?v=1779485559"},{"product_id":"burr-walnut-sewing-box-brass-handle-circa-1860","title":"Victorian Burr Walnut Sewing Box with Brass Handle, Circa 1860","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis is one of the better examples of a mid-Victorian sewing box I have come across in a while, and the reason is the veneer. The burled walnut on the lid and sides has an exceptional figure, with strong flame and eye patterning that you rarely see this pronounced on a box of this scale. The form is classic high Victorian: a rectangular casket on bun feet with a stepped molded base, the lid fitted with a distinctive flat pivoting brass bar handle that spans the two-panel lid surface and folds flat when not in use. Inside, the original deep crimson silk covers every surface in a tufted and buttoned pattern, with contrasting turquoise gimp trim along all edges, and the inner lid panel opens separately on its hinge to reveal the full storage well beneath. The exterior is entirely original and unrestored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Type | Sewing box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Material | Burled walnut veneer over secondary wood carcass; solid walnut bun feet; brass hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Origin | England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Age | Circa 1860 to 1875, mid-Victorian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Style | High Victorian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Size | 5.5 in H x 15 in W x 11 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Mechanism | Two-panel lid opens as one unit; inner silk-covered panel hinges open separately to access the main storage well\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Handle | Original flat pivoting brass bar handle spanning the lid seam; folds flat when closed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Interior | Original crimson silk tufted and buttoned throughout; turquoise gimp trim at all edges; all interior pads and panels original and attached\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Lock | Keyhole escutcheon present; no key\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[d]Feet | Four solid walnut bun feet, all present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe box is in honest antique condition with wear appropriate to its age. The exterior burled walnut veneer is largely intact and retains excellent color and figure throughout. There is a crack running across the lid surface, visible across both panels, which is stable and does not affect the structural integrity of the lid. The sides and base show general surface wear, light scratches, and minor age-related marks consistent with 160-plus years of use. All four bun feet are present; some show cracking but there are no losses. The brass hardware is original and present throughout: the flat pivoting handle, hinges, and keyhole escutcheon are all in place and functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe interior is where the honest wear lives. The original crimson silk lining survives across all surfaces but shows significant deterioration. The tufted pads are torn and fraying in multiple areas, with fabric collapse and losses to the silk particularly on the inner lid pad. The turquoise gimp trim is partially detached at several points. The structure beneath the lining is sound. A buyer who wishes to reline the interior will find the carcass in good condition for that work. The exterior presents beautifully and makes the box fully displayable as found.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51470226915606,"sku":"AMD-03354","price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/June_Enland_2026-4632.jpg?v=1782324350"},{"product_id":"antique-napoleon-iii-rosewood-jewelry-box","title":"Antique Napoleon III Rosewood Jewelry Box","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 5.25 in. H x 13 in. W x 9 in. D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Primary Material | Rosewood-group veneer over a pale close-grained secondary wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Date | Third quarter of the 19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Origin | France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Style or Movement | Napoleon III\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Also Known As | dressing box, coffret\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Marks | None found. No maker's mark, retailer label, stencil, or stamp on the exterior, the interior, or the underside\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Construction or Technique | Parquetry veneer laid in bookmatched panels, the lid worked as four radiating triangles meeting at the centre within a cross-banded border. Serpentine plan with canted corners. Three brass butt hinges let into the rear edge. Two brass quadrant stays. Slotted screws throughout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Secondary Material | Brass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Hardware or Mounts | Applied brass fillet running the top edge of the body and again around the base, each with mitred corner caps pinned through. Brass lock plates to the front wall and lid. One lower front corner cap absent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Feet | Four turned bun feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[key] None present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe interior has been stripped. The gathered silk lid panel and the fitted liner that this box was built with are both gone, leaving bare secondary wood throughout. Red to pink adhesive residue runs along the base perimeter and the lid rebate, with scattered tack holes, textile impressions in the old finish, and small dark spotting across the base. The result is a plain open well rather than a lined jewelry interior. For a buyer who wants usable storage this reads as an advantage. For a collector who wants the box as made, it is a real loss and it is the reason this piece is priced where it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOne brass corner cap is missing from the lower front. The fillet terminates short at that point, exposing a darker metal remnant and two open fixing holes, with minor veneer bruising to the adjacent edge. The remaining brass runs are complete and sitting tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe lock mechanism is present and catches when the lid is closed. There is no key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe underside carries an old black painted finish with large losses exposing pale wood beneath. All four bun feet are present and seated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe veneer shows light scratching across the top and a small loss at one shaped lid corner. The fine lines visible on the lid follow the parquetry joints and are part of how the top was laid, not cracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlease review all photographs closely, as they form part of this description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#20\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482655424790,"sku":"AMD-03458","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_FranceContainerInventory-10430.jpg?v=1787189325"},{"product_id":"antique-napoleon-iii-ebonized-cave-a-liqueur-boulle-inlay","title":"Antique French Napoleon III Ebonized Cave a Liqueur, Boulle Inlay, Circa 1880","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a cave a liqueur, the lockable box a well-set French table kept for serving sweet after-dinner cordials. Lift the hinged lid and the sides swing open, the little tiered racks step forward, and the whole fitted interior presents four decanters and a set of gilded cordial glasses ready to pour. The black case is inlaid with a red and gilt scrolling cartouche in the Boulle manner, and it still has its working lock, key, and silk tassel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 10.25 in. H x 12 in. W x 9 in. D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Contents | four glass decanters with faceted stoppers and a set of small footed cordial glasses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Surface | original ebonized finish, worn, with scuffing and lacquer losses throughout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Primary Material | ebonized wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Period | Antique, second half of the 19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Date | circa 1880\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Origin | France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Style or Movement | Napoleon III, Boulle style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Also Known As | cave a liqueur, liqueur cabinet, tantalus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Maker, Mark, or Attribution | bearing a retailer's label, not a maker's attribution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Marks | printed oval paper label inside the case reading Pehu-Sache, Rue St. Come 11, Lyon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Construction or Technique | ebonized case with cut brass and red ground inlay in the Boulle manner, gilt line borders, brass edge trim and stay arms, fitted lift-out tiered rack interior in red stained wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Secondary Material | brass inlay and mounts, glass decanters and glasses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Hardware or Mounts | brass escutcheon, working lock, original key with tassel, brass side stays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHonest antique condition with real, visible wear, and it still shows beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe case. The black finish is scuffed and rubbed throughout, most noticeably across the back and the right end panel, where the lacquer has worn through in places to show the reddish wood underneath. There are scattered scratches and small losses over the whole exterior. The top has surface wear and light losses to the gilt and inlay, and there is a small veneer loss at the raised crest along the back edge. The gilt line borders are worn in spots. None of this affects the structure. The case is solid and the lid and side panels open and close as they should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe inlay. The red and gilt Boulle style cartouche on the lid and front is largely intact, with some lifting and small losses, particularly at the front left top corner. This is normal for cut brass inlay of this age and is disclosed so there are no surprises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe feet. All four turned bun feet are present and solid. They show finish wear with bare wood exposed at the front faces, and there is a chip to the lacquer at one back lower corner. No feet are missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe lock. The lock works and the original key is present, tied with a silk tassel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe glass. Four decanters with faceted stoppers are present. The gilded decoration on both the decanters and the cordial glasses is quite worn, which is typical of hand gilding that has seen use. The set includes [ CONFIRM number ] cordial glasses. [ If a glass is missing: the set is one glass short of a full complement. ] One of the little glass holders in the lower back right of the rack has an old repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlease review all photographs closely, as they form part of this description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#23\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482655555862,"sku":"AMD-03460","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_FranceInventoryContinued-11051.jpg?v=1785707135"},{"product_id":"antique-regency-mahogany-chest-of-drawers","title":"Antique Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAntique English mahogany chest of drawers, two short drawers over two long, with satinwood crossbanding, boxwood stringing, and fan-inlaid spandrels. A Regency piece from around 1810 to 1820, the kind of well-proportioned chest that works as a bedroom chest, an entry piece, or under a window with a lamp and a stack of books. The figured mahogany drawer fronts and the pale satinwood banding give it more dress than a plain country chest without tipping into formality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 33.5 in H x 37.5 in W x 21.25 in D\u003cbr\u003e[d]Finish | French polished, resurfaced over time\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Wood | Mahogany, solid and veneered\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1810 to 1820, Regency\u003cbr\u003e[d]Origin | United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Regency\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | two over two chest, commode (US)\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Hand-cut dovetails, pine drawer linings, pine backboards, cockbeaded drawer edges\u003cbr\u003e[d]Secondary Wood | Pine\u003cbr\u003e[d]Decoration | Satinwood crossbanding, boxwood stringing, fan-inlaid spandrels\u003cbr\u003e[d]Hardware | Oval stamped brass plate handles with rosette centers, brass escutcheons\u003cbr\u003e[d]Feet | Splayed bracket feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003cbr\u003eThis chest has been refinished and carries a French polished surface that has been refreshed over its life; it is not the untouched original shellac. The color and figure of the mahogany are rich and even. The top shows several small dark filled or burn-type marks and a few shallow divots in the mahogany, most visible in raking light, along with light surface scratching consistent with age and use. There are losses to the satinwood crossbanding at two of the top corners where the banding has chipped away. The drawers run on pine linings and retain their hand-cut dovetails; the pine backboards are intact. At the back of the case there is a later structural repair: modern hex nuts and a bolt through a backboard, together with a later brass repair plate, not visible from the front but disclosed here. The oval stamped brass handles appear to be a matched set consistent with the period but are not confirmed original to the piece. Locks are present at the drawers; not tested. No keys present. Sold as-is with photographs governing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#39\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482656866582,"sku":"AMD-03477","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_FranceInventoryContinued-10244.jpg?v=1785451164"},{"product_id":"antique-inlaid-wood-tea-caddy-basket-weave-1880","title":"Antique Inlaid Wood Tea Caddy with Basket Weave Pattern, Circa 1880","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA two compartment tea caddy veneered on every outside surface in a basket weave pattern, built up from hundreds of small blocks of light and dark wood with fine pale stringing running between them. The pattern continues unbroken across the lid, the front, both ends, and around the rounded corners, which is difficult to do without the lines stepping out of place. Inside, two wood covers close over the tea wells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 4.25 in H x 9.25 in W x 4.5 in D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Surface | Original finish, no evidence of stripping, sanding, or refinishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Primary Material | Wood veneers in basket weave parquetry over a wood carcass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Period | Late 19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Date | Circa 1870 to 1890\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Origin | Continental Europe, probably France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Style | Continental geometric parquetry, late 19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Also Known As | Basket weave parquetry, woven parquetry, boîte à thé\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Maker | Unmarked, no maker's label or stamp found\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Construction | Hand-cut parquetry blocks with stringing, applied over rounded corners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Secondary Material | Ebonized banding with gilt lines to the interior framing, pale wood panels lining the lid interior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Interior | Two lidded compartments, one cover retaining its turned knob\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Hardware | Two brass hinges, steel keyhole escutcheon, lock present with no key\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[d]Base | Original paper covering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe caddy is structurally sound and the lid opens and closes on its brass hinges. The parquetry survives across the whole exterior with two losses to note, both at the top corners of the lid, where small sections of banding are gone and pale substrate shows through. There is further chipping and veneer loss immediately around the keyhole. The lock is in place but no key is included, so the lock has not been tested. Scattered light scratches and a few small dark marks run across the front and the lid, consistent with long use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInside, the left compartment cover retains its small turned knob. The right cover is missing its knob and a small hole remains at the center where it was fitted. A second small hole is present in the black rim at the front of the box interior, from a lost fitting. Both compartments show staining, darkening, and remnants of old lining, and the black paint along the divider edges is worn through in places. The pale panels lining the lid interior show spotting and staining. No foil or metal lining remains in either compartment, and there is no sign that either ever had it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe paper covering the underside is heavily worn with large losses across the center, exposing bare wood. The wood beneath is sound. The surface has not been stripped or refinished, and what is present is the original finish with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#243\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482666303766,"sku":"AMD-03684","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/4CE8BA5A-7458-4106-9943-36E8F89CAA92_1_201_a.jpg?v=1787179182"},{"product_id":"antique-continental-oak-miniature-commode","title":"Antique European Oak Miniature Commode, 18th Century","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"[content-visibility:auto] [contain-intrinsic-size:auto_400px] pb-8 -mb-8 print:[content-visibility:visible]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-6 group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col items-end gap-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"group\" class=\"flex justify-start opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 group-focus-within:opacity-100 transition\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-text-300\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-text-300 flex items-stretch justify-between\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex items-center\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a miniature commode built exactly like its full-size ancestor, with a shaped serpentine front, a molded overhanging top, and two drawers dressed in cast rococo escutcheons. Pieces like this were made as apprentice masterworks, salesman's samples, or precious small storage for a dressing table, and this one carries the weight and joinery of the real thing in a form you can hold in two hands. It is remarkably heavy for its size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe solid oak case is dovetailed by hand, the top secured with square pegs, and the drawers cut with irregular hand dovetails that only a joiner working by eye produces. The turned bun feet, cast keyhole escutcheons, and molded drawer fronts all point to serious cabinet work at small scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e[d]Dimensions | 7.5 in H x 17 in W x 9.5 in D\u003cbr\u003e[d]Primary Wood | Solid oak\u003cbr\u003e[d]Period | Antique\u003cbr\u003e[d]Date | 18th century\u003cbr\u003e[d]Country of Origin | Continental Europe\u003cbr\u003e[d]Style | Baroque serpentine form\u003cbr\u003e[d]Also Known As | miniature commode, table commode, apprentice commode\u003cbr\u003e[d]Construction | Hand-cut dovetails throughout; pegged top; solid oak primary and secondary\u003cbr\u003e[d]Hardware | Cast rococo escutcheons; keyholes decorative, no working locks\u003cbr\u003e[d]Keys | None present\u003cbr\u003e[d]Weight | Substantial for its size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSold as-is, with the photographs governing. This is a small piece of real age and it shows honest wear consistent with roughly two centuries of handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe finish is a later surface, cleaned and waxed; the original surface is not intact, so it is not described as original. The top has cupped and shrunk across the grain and carries an open shrinkage split, visible in the photographs, along with old scattered surface marks and small losses at the molded edge. Both drawers show hand-cut dovetails; the upper drawer has an old split running through one side, visible when the drawer is pulled, and both drawers show the shrinkage and minor timber loss expected at this age. There are chips to the corners and molded edges throughout, none structural. The case sides and back show radial shrinkage checks and coarse original tool texture on the secondary surfaces, with genuine oxidation. The turned bun feet are worn but carry the same patina as the case and read as original to the piece. The cast escutcheons are present on both drawers; the keyholes are decorative and there are no working locks. No keys. Small old paint flecks and traces of gilt residue appear on the underside and back, noted for transparency. Small flight holes are present in the secondary wood; this has not been formally treated or tested for active infestation, and I recommend the buyer treat as a precaution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51625404563734,"sku":"AMD-03817","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/Belgium_FranceInventoryContinued-9994.jpg?v=1785450636"}],"url":"https:\/\/austynmariedesign.com\/collections\/antique-boxes.oembed","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}