Edwardian Mauser Co. Fifth Ave Brass Desk Box, Antique Engraved Brass Box, New York Islamic Revival Trinket Box
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Edwardian Mauser Co. Fifth Ave brass desk box with intricate engraved decoration, warm aged patina, and visible antique wear from honest use.
Details
- Item: Edwardian brass desk box
- Maker: The Mauser Co., Fifth Ave. N.Y. mark on underside
- Era: Edwardian, circa 1904–1912
- Material: solid brass
- Style: Islamic Revival / Moorish-inspired engraved design
- Measurements: approx. 8 x 4 x 2.5 inches
- Weight: seller-provided weight 1.9 ounces
Style Notes
- Color: rich golden brass with darker brown and olive-toned oxidation in the recessed detail
- Texture: smooth brass form with finely engraved allover patterning and a central blank oval cartouche on the lid
- Construction: rectangular fitted box with long piano hinge
- Visual character: the exterior is densely decorated, while the interior is plain and utilitarian, creating a nice contrast typical of decorative brass wares of this period
Suggested uses: desk box, letter box, jewelry or keepsake box, vanity storage, or display in a study, library, or antique brass collection
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
• Brass box remains structurally intact
• Engraved exterior decoration is still crisp and clearly visible
• Lid and base align well visually in the closed position
• Piano hinge is present and attached
• Maker’s mark on the underside is still readable
• Strong overall display presence, especially from the exterior
Issues / Wear
• Noticeable surface scratches, rubbing, and finish wear across the exterior
• Uneven oxidation and darkened patina throughout, including heavier discoloration on the lid
• Central oval cartouche on the top shows visible wear and surface dulling
• Interior shows heavier wear than the exterior, including widespread scratches and dark oxidation
• White residue or spotting is visible inside
• Verdigris/corrosion is present along parts of the interior seams and hinge area
• No interior lining is present
• No clasp or lock is visible
Collector’s Notes
This piece is especially appealing for collectors of Edwardian decorative metalwork, Mauser Co. objects, and New York retail antiques. The Fifth Ave. N.Y. mark places it within Mauser’s early 20th-century retail era, and the engraved Islamic Revival styling gives it strong desk, study, or cabinet display appeal.
A distinctive antique for collectors who enjoy decorative objects with a clear maker connection.
Please review all photos closely—they’re part of the description and show the exact item you’ll receive
If you collect Mauser Co. pieces, this Fifth Ave. N.Y. marked brass box has crisp Islamic Revival engraving and a maker's mark that is still readable. If it's the one you've been looking for, it's ready to come home.
- Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
- Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
- Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
- Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.
Returns
You have 30 days from the delivery of the last item in your order to request a return. Items must come back in the condition they were sent, so please keep the original packaging and take photos before you open a package if it arrives damaged.
To start a return, email us at the address on your order confirmation. You are responsible for return shipping, and we recommend a tracked service, since we can only refund items that arrive back to us.
Refunds are issued to the original payment method within 5 business days of the item arriving back in the condition it was sent. Original shipping charges are not refunded.
Anything marked Final Sale cannot be returned.
Cancellations
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Questions buyers ask
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Every listing spells it out and shows it in photos. Chips, hairlines, crazing, worn plating, old repairs. If I did not mention it, it is not there.
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Yes. Every photo is the actual piece, taken by me. When it sells, it is gone.
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I note maker, mark, era, and measurements when I can confirm them, and say so plainly when I cannot. Unmarked pieces get dated by what the piece itself shows.
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