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Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany and Brass Bound Writing Box
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Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany and Brass Bound Writing Box

19th century
Sold 27 September 2024 · Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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Quality antique Victorian mahogany and brass bound writing box having a quality mahogany writing box with brass bounds opening to reveal a brown leather writing platform and compartmentalised interior

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Brass Bound Writing Box to the 1860s.

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SA1044629
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749
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Description
Quality antique Victorian mahogany and brass bound writing box having a quality mahogany writing box with brass bounds opening to reveal a brown leather writing platform and compartmentalised interior
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Brass Bound Writing Box to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1044629
Dealers Internal Ref
749
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

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A rectangular Victorian mahogany writing box featuring flush brass corner brackets and a central brass escutcheon on the hinged lid.
Quality antique Victorian mahogany and brass bound writing box
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A rectangular Victorian mahogany writing box featuring flush brass corner brackets and a central brass escutcheon on the hinged lid.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass corner brackets, Flush brass escutcheon, Dovetail joinery
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

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Antique writing boxes and slopes gained significant popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries as portable desks for travellers, military officers, and writers who required a dedicated writing surface and secure storage for stationery whilst away from home.

These pieces were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, frequently reinforced with brass corners and strapping for durability during transport, and fitted with interior velvet or leather writing surfaces.

Authenticity is identified through hand-cut dovetail joints, period-appropriate brass hardware, patinated timber surfaces showing natural age, and traditional lock mechanisms rather than modern mechanical fasteners.

This piece can be styled closed on top of a console table, sideboard, or home office desk to provide functional storage for small items while introducing historical texture and warmth to the room.

Maintenance involves dusting with a soft, dry cloth and periodically applying high-quality beeswax to nourish the wood, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners, and using non-abrasive polish specifically formulated for brass fittings.
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