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Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather, Travel, After Asprey, Victorian
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Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather, Travel, After Asprey, Victorian

19th century
Sold 19 September 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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Description

This is an antique correspondence box. An English, aged leather travelling writing case in the manner of Asprey, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.

Appealing Victorian leather writing box, with fascinating colour

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Patination to the quality leather, remnants of the original green tanning visible

Leather interior resplendent in the original green hue

Lid dressed with an inset brass carry handle and gold tooled C.B. monogram

Opens to reveal a tray insert with three compartments

Inset tray removable to access a useful, second storage space

The lid reverse hosts an X-shaped leather document holder

Finished with a polished brass Bramah lock — untested, key absent

Unmarked as such, but the colour and quality redolent of Asprey of London

This is a delightful antique correspondence box, with an appealingly patinated leather outer and rich green interior. A treat for the desktop. Delivered ready for the home or on voyage.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 36.5cm (14.25'')

Max Depth: 26cm (10.25'')

Max Height: 15cm (6'')

Upper Tray Width: 28cm (11'')

Upper Tray Depth: 21.5cm (8.5'')

Upper Tray Height: 4cm (1.5'')

Lower Compartment Width: 33cm (13'')

Lower Compartment Depth: 22.5cm (8.75'')

Lower Compartment Height: 7cm (2.75'')

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We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

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Our Ref: 18.9815

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Leather Correspondence Box to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
36.5cm (14.37")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1043519
Dealers Internal Reference
18.9815
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Description
This is an antique correspondence box.
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An English, aged leather travelling writing case in the manner of Asprey, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.
London Fine Antiques

Appealing Victorian leather writing box, with fascinating colour

fig 1. A rectangular Victorian brown leather correspondence box with brass hardware and a central lock.
fig 1. Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather, Travel, After Asprey, Victorian

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Patination to the quality leather, remnants of the original green tanning visible

Leather interior resplendent in the original green hue

Lid dressed with an inset brass carry handle and gold tooled C.B. monogram

fig 2. A rectangular Victorian brown leather correspondence box with brass hardware and a central lock.
fig 2. Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather, Travel, After Asprey, Victorian

Opens to reveal a tray insert with three compartments

Inset tray removable to access a useful, second storage space

The lid reverse hosts an X-shaped leather document holder

Finished with a polished brass Bramah lock — untested, key absent

fig 3. A rectangular Victorian brown leather correspondence box with brass hardware and a central lock.
fig 3. Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather, Travel, After Asprey, Victorian

Unmarked as such, but the colour and quality redolent of Asprey of London

This is a delightful antique correspondence box, with an appealingly patinated leather outer and rich green interior. A treat for the desktop. Delivered ready for the home or on voyage.

fig 4. A rectangular Victorian brown leather correspondence box with brass hardware and a central lock.
fig 4. Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather, Travel, After Asprey, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 36.5cm (14.25'')

Max Depth: 26cm (10.25'')

Max Height: 15cm (6'')

Upper Tray Width: 28cm (11'')

Upper Tray Depth: 21.5cm (8.5'')

Upper Tray Height: 4cm (1.5'')

Lower Compartment Width: 33cm (13'')

fig 5. A rectangular Victorian brown leather correspondence box with brass hardware and a central lock.
fig 5. Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather, Travel, After Asprey, Victorian

Lower Compartment Depth: 22.5cm (8.75'')

Lower Compartment Height: 7cm (2.75'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

fig 6. A rectangular Victorian brown leather correspondence box with brass hardware and a central lock.
fig 6. Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather, Travel, After Asprey, Victorian

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.9815

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Leather Correspondence Box to the Victorian era.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
36.5cm (14.37")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1043519
Dealers Internal Ref
18.9815
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

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A rectangular Victorian brown leather correspondence box with brass hardware and a central lock.
Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather, Travel, After Asprey, Victorian
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A rectangular Victorian brown leather correspondence box with brass hardware and a central lock.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLeather, Brass, Wood
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsBrass campaign handle, Fitted keyhole escutcheon, Textured leather covering, Monogram detailing
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 36.5 cm (14 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

FAQs

Correspondence boxes gained popularity during the Victorian era as portable writing desks and storage units for stationery, designed to accommodate the surge in personal and professional letter writing.

These boxes were typically constructed with a wooden carcassoften pine or mahoganyand covered in textured leather, finished with brass hardware, flush handles, and velvet or silk linings.

Authentic pieces typically feature period hallmarks such as hand-tooled leather, dovetailed joints, brass mortise locks, and maker marks from renowned stationers like Asprey or Betjemann.

This piece can be placed upon a desk, sideboard, or bookshelf to serve as both functional desktop storage and a textured historical decorative object.

Leather surfaces should be kept out of direct sunlight, dusted regularly with a dry cloth, and treated periodically with microcrystalline wax to prevent drying and cracking.
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