Antique Victorian Tooled Leather Brooch Box – Circa 1890s Fitted Bar Pin Case with Emerald Green Velvet & Silk Lining

Step back into the late 19th century with this genuine Victorian jewellery presentation box. Bound in textured black morocco-grain leatherette accented with delicate aged gilt tooling around the lid, this slim elongated case was originally crafted to hold a cherished Victorian bar brooch, lace pin, or stickpin.  

The interior reveals a fitted base lined in jewel-toned emerald green velvet, complete with shaped recesses on either end to secure a pin, set against a smooth green silk-padded inner lid. Finished with its original brass push-button catch and rear external hinges that open and snap shut securely. An evocative display case for your antique jewellery collection, styling prop for flat-lays, or a thoughtful keepsake box for a special gift.  

Key Details & Dimensions

Period / Era: Late Victorian (circa 1885–1900)

Exterior: Textured black leatherette with faded gilt border tooling  

Interior: Rich emerald green velvet-lined fitted base with emerald satin/silk padded lid  

Hardware: Original brass push-button release catch and external metal hinges  

Length: Approx. 11.5 cm (4.5 in)  

Width: Approx. 4 cm (1.5 in)  

Height: Approx. 3.5 cm (1.4 in)  

Condition: Very good antique condition. The outer leather shows charming, authentic scuffs, edge wear, and patina that attest to its age and history. The emerald interior remains vivid and intact, and the brass catch functions as intended.