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English Early 19th Century Brass Mounted Campaign Writing Box by Hicks of London, Circa 1825

19th century

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Description

This superb and superior quality campaign writing box is beautifully made by the top London Manufacturer Hicks 26 Wigmore Street, Cavendish Square between 1809 and 1837.

This fine example has flush fitting inlaid corner and edge supports which complement the rich mellow colour of the dense rosewood veneer from which the box is made.

The top and front have matched shaped brass name and escutcheon plates and the sides have sunken folding carrying handles for ease of movement.

This writing box has a more complicated design than most with its double action opening. It unlocks with a steel key and the top lifts to an upright position held by sturdy brass stop hinges. It is fitted with a burgundy red and green leather expanding wallet for papers and storage. The middle section is fitted with an upper tooled burgundy leather surface which also has an adjustable lectern fitment which when fitted in place will hold a book for reading and can be adjusted in its gradient with the use of the hinged brass lever and matching ratchet fitment.

This middle section then folds over to produce the full writing slope which is also lined in tooled burgundy leather. The superb interior has an abundance of flush fittings, brass catches, hinges, corner supports escutcheon plates, locks and leavers etc.

At the top, there is a fitted section where there is a place for ink with the original glass bottle and brass cap, a pen and pencil section with a lift out tray lid also a small square section with a fitted brass inlaid lid and matching knob.

The final part is of a similar size with a sloping base for retrieving small items.

The leather surfaces hinge and lift with storage underneath. The upper one also contains the secret bank of three drawers which is accessed by using the small steel rod which has a brass ball top for grip.

By removing the ink bottle and lifting the corner of the blue velvet below reveals a small hole with a shiny brass peg which when pressed with the steel rod releases a spring loaded panel with the hidden drawers behind.

This is a remarkably complicated box that has good features and is in excellent condition by a top London maker with the original paper maker label for provenance.

Dimensions:

When closed Height 17cm x width 41cm x depth 26cm

When open Height 39cm x width 41cm x depth 50cm

£1695

Physical Dimensions

Height

17cm (6.69")

Width

41cm (16.14")

Depth

26cm (10.24")

Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1022468

Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

Instagram: robertbelcherantiques

Description

This superb and superior quality campaign writing box is beautifully made by the top London Manufacturer Hicks 26 Wigmore Street, Cavendish Square between 1809 and 1837.

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This fine example has flush fitting inlaid corner and edge supports which complement the rich mellow colour of the dense rosewood veneer from which the box is made.

Robert Belcher Antiques

fig 1. English early 19th century brass mounted campaign writing box by Hicks of London, circa 1825 — fig 1. English Early 19th Century Brass Mounted Campaign Writing Box by Hicks of London, Circa 1825

The top and front have matched shaped brass name and escutcheon plates and the sides have sunken folding carrying handles for ease of movement.

This writing box has a more complicated design than most with its double action opening. It unlocks with a steel key and the top lifts to an upright position held by sturdy brass stop hinges. It is fitted with a burgundy red and green leather expanding wallet for papers and storage. The middle section is fitted with an upper tooled burgundy leather surface which also has an adjustable lectern fitment which when fitted in place will hold a book for reading and can be adjusted in its gradient with the use of the hinged brass lever and matching ratchet fitment.

fig 2. English early 19th century brass mounted campaign writing box by Hicks of London, circa 1825 — fig 2. English Early 19th Century Brass Mounted Campaign Writing Box by Hicks of London, Circa 1825

This middle section then folds over to produce the full writing slope which is also lined in tooled burgundy leather. The superb interior has an abundance of flush fittings, brass catches, hinges, corner supports escutcheon plates, locks and leavers etc.

fig 3. English early 19th century brass mounted campaign writing box by Hicks of London, circa 1825 — fig 3. English Early 19th Century Brass Mounted Campaign Writing Box by Hicks of London, Circa 1825

At the top, there is a fitted section where there is a place for ink with the original glass bottle and brass cap, a pen and pencil section with a lift out tray lid also a small square section with a fitted brass inlaid lid and matching knob.

fig 4. English early 19th century brass mounted campaign writing box by Hicks of London, circa 1825 — fig 4. English Early 19th Century Brass Mounted Campaign Writing Box by Hicks of London, Circa 1825

The final part is of a similar size with a sloping base for retrieving small items.

The leather surfaces hinge and lift with storage underneath. The upper one also contains the secret bank of three drawers which is accessed by using the small steel rod which has a brass ball top for grip.

fig 5. English early 19th century brass mounted campaign writing box by Hicks of London, circa 1825 — fig 5. English Early 19th Century Brass Mounted Campaign Writing Box by Hicks of London, Circa 1825

By removing the ink bottle and lifting the corner of the blue velvet below reveals a small hole with a shiny brass peg which when pressed with the steel rod releases a spring loaded panel with the hidden drawers behind.

fig 6. English early 19th century brass mounted campaign writing box by Hicks of London, circa 1825 — fig 6. English Early 19th Century Brass Mounted Campaign Writing Box by Hicks of London, Circa 1825

This is a remarkably complicated box that has good features and is in excellent condition by a top London maker with the original paper maker label for provenance.

Dimensions:

When closed Height 17cm x width 41cm x depth 26cm

When open Height 39cm x width 41cm x depth 50cm

£1695