{"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","url":"https:\/\/austynmariedesign.com\/products\/burr-walnut-sewing-box-brass-handle-circa-1860","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}