19th Century English Victorian Figured & Burr Walnut Flat-Top Document & Letter Box

Details

Description

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Figured & Burr Walnut Flat-Top Document & Letter Box

A handsome mid-to-late 19th-century English wooden … Read more Antique 19th Century English Victorian Figured & Burr Walnut Flat-Top Document & Letter Box

A handsome mid-to-late 19th-century English wooden box in rich walnut with a distinctive burl (burr) walnut border framing the lid. The lid is constructed as a framed panel: a central field of finely figured, straight-grained wood surrounded by a highly figured, swirling burl walnut veneer that creates an elegant contrast typical of Victorian English cabinetmaking.The box opens on two original brass hinges to reveal a practical interior with a fixed wooden divider forming two compartments. The underside of the lid is plain wood, and the exterior shows the warm golden-brown tones and natural grain associated with English walnut of the period. The bottom is covered in the original (or early) brown fabric/felt, a common feature designed to protect tabletops.Simple and well-proportioned, this box was likely intended as a jewelry, document, letter, or keepsake box. Its modest size, attractive wood selection, and solid construction make it an excellent desk, dressing-table, or shelf piece. The brass hardware has a pleasing age-appropriate patina.Style: Victorian English

Period: Mid-to-Late 19th Century (circa 1860–1880)

Origin: England

Materials: Walnut, burl/burr walnut, brass

Dimensions: 12" W x 5" H x 9" D

Condition: Very Good original condition with age-appropriate wear. The wood retains a warm patina and attractive figure. Hardware is present and functional in appearance. Minor surface wear, scratches, and patina consistent with age and use are visibl. The veneer is entirely intact around all edges and corners; one rear corner shows a darker-stained professional veneer match or variation from production, with no structural loss or chipping. The interior is clean and usable. No key is present. See less