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Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency
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Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency

19th century
Sold 3 February 2026 · London Fine Antiques
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Description

This is an antique lady of the house utility box. An English, burr walnut and mother of pearl inlaid writing slope and sewing box, dating to the late Regency period, circa 1830.

Exceptional display quality, with a useful suite of compartments

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Select burr walnut presents exquisite grain interest and deep caramel hues

Strikingly inlaid with Mother of Pearl star forms and diamond borders

Double action form, with a removable tray set upon the lower section of the work surface

Inlaid lock escutcheon to fascia with inset working lock — key present

The interior bedazzles in cobalt blue velvet, with a ruched finish to the inside of the lid

Behind the champagne coloured silk cotton, a pair of concertina document slides

The lift-out tray features three compartments, two pin cushions and a pair of needle sleeves

Accentuated with golden embroidery, the two section writing surface in good order

Upper half of the slope opens to gain access to the recessed storage compartment

Further decorative flourishes to the case with ebony and boxwood stringing

This is a superb antique lady of the house utility box, presenting exquisite burr walnut stocks and a delightfully presented interior. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Box Width: 30cm (11.75'')

Box Depth: 22cm (8.75'')

Box Height: 15cm (6'')

Extended Width: 30cm (11.75'')

Extended Depth: 44cm (17.25'')

Extended Height: 33cm (13'')

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Our Ref: 18.9861

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Burr Walnut Box to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1045278
Dealers Internal Reference
18.9861
Dealers Notes

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Description
This is an antique lady of the house utility box.
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An English, burr walnut and mother of pearl inlaid writing slope and sewing box, dating to the late Regency period, circa 1830.
London Fine Antiques

Exceptional display quality, with a useful suite of compartments

fig 1. A rectangular antique burr walnut utility box featuring geometric mother of pearl inlay and brass hardware.
fig 1. Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Select burr walnut presents exquisite grain interest and deep caramel hues

Strikingly inlaid with Mother of Pearl star forms and diamond borders

fig 2. A rectangular antique burr walnut utility box featuring geometric mother of pearl inlay and brass hardware.
fig 2. Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency

Double action form, with a removable tray set upon the lower section of the work surface

Inlaid lock escutcheon to fascia with inset working lock — key present

The interior bedazzles in cobalt blue velvet, with a ruched finish to the inside of the lid

fig 3. A rectangular antique burr walnut utility box featuring geometric mother of pearl inlay and brass hardware.
fig 3. Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency

Behind the champagne coloured silk cotton, a pair of concertina document slides

The lift-out tray features three compartments, two pin cushions and a pair of needle sleeves

Accentuated with golden embroidery, the two section writing surface in good order

fig 4. A rectangular antique burr walnut utility box featuring geometric mother of pearl inlay and brass hardware.
fig 4. Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency

Upper half of the slope opens to gain access to the recessed storage compartment

Further decorative flourishes to the case with ebony and boxwood stringing

This is a superb antique lady of the house utility box, presenting exquisite burr walnut stocks and a delightfully presented interior. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready to enjoy.

fig 5. A rectangular antique burr walnut utility box featuring geometric mother of pearl inlay and brass hardware.
fig 5. Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency

Dimensions:

Box Width: 30cm (11.75'')

Box Depth: 22cm (8.75'')

Box Height: 15cm (6'')

Extended Width: 30cm (11.75'')

Extended Depth: 44cm (17.25'')

Extended Height: 33cm (13'')

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

fig 6. A rectangular antique burr walnut utility box featuring geometric mother of pearl inlay and brass hardware.
fig 6. Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency

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

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: 18.9861

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Burr Walnut Box to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1045278
Dealers Internal Ref
18.9861
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A rectangular antique burr walnut utility box featuring geometric mother of pearl inlay and brass hardware.
Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency
Ref: SA1045278
A rectangular antique burr walnut utility box featuring geometric mother of pearl inlay and brass hardware.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Mother of Pearl, Wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMother of pearl inlay, Geometric marquetry, Star medallion, Banded stringing
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Utility and writing boxes gained immense popularity during the Regency and Victorian eras as personal, portable desks and storage chests for correspondence, sewing implements, and valuables, often featuring exquisite craftsmanship to reflect the owners social status.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid secondary timbers like pine or mahogany, veneered with highly figured decorative woods such as burr walnut, and embellished with intricate marquetry, stringing, and mother of pearl inlay.

Authentic period boxes feature hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional hot animal glue construction, patinated brass or steel hardware, and hand-carved mother of pearl escutcheons rather than modern machine-stamped elements.

An antique box can be placed on a surface as a functional accent piece, providing textural contrast and discreet storage while adding historical depth to contemporary schemes.

Maintain burr walnut by keeping it out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources to prevent veneer cracking, applying occasional specialist wax to nourish the wood and preserve the French polished finish.
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