{"product_id":"antique-19th-century-mahogany-document-storage-box-with-brass-lock","title":"Antique 19th Century Mahogany Document Storage Box with Brass Lock c. 1850-1890","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique 19th Century Mahogany Document Storage Box with Brass Lock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in America or England c. 1850-1890.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 8\" High x 15 3\/4\" Long x 9 1\/2\" Wide, including projecting base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique mahogany or mahogany-type hardwood document and valuables storage box, likely dating to the mid-to-late 19th century, circa 1850–1890.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis substantial rectangular box features a hinged overhanging lid, traditional dovetailed corner construction, a molded projecting base, four round metal feet, recessed brass hinges, and a brass mortise lock with shaped keyhole escutcheon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior is plain, unlined wood, suitable for storing papers, correspondence, keepsakes, or personal valuables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the lid is a later, modern adhesive label with a handwritten notation interpreted as “Oct 1, 1891 \/ Note from BC Girls \/ for $559.00 at 6% int.” The inscription's reading and historical connection to the box are unverified; the sticker is not an original nineteenth-century inscription and is not proof of the box's date or provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent antique condition with scratches, scuffs, patina, finish wear, and age-related marks throughout. Traditional dovetail joints and fittings visible in photographs. No obvious major structural damage in supplied images; feet and hardware originality not verified. Brass lock present; key not yet confirmed and lock function untested. Please examine all photographs carefully as part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Jacobs Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67800006492410,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/8614\/4762\/files\/6A7840ED-F154-4570-A9FB-807B5D303F83.jpg?v=1792432833","url":"https:\/\/pauljacobsantiques.com\/products\/antique-19th-century-mahogany-document-storage-box-with-brass-lock","provider":"Paul Jacobs Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}