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An Early 18th Century Japanned Writing Box
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An Early 18th Century Japanned Writing Box

Sold 27 August 2025 · Spitalfields House
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An early 18th century japanned and lacquered writing box, c.1720. The domed top decorated with island pagoda scenes. Retaining the original escutcheon, key and hinges.

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An early 18th century japanned and lacquered writing box, c.1720. The domed top decorated with island pagoda scenes. Retaining the original escutcheon, key and hinges.
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Spitalfields House
Spitalfields House
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Fine period furnishings, objects and design - inspired by the houses of eighteenth century spitalfields.

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An open black japanned wooden writing box with a textured reddish-gold interior lid and a decorative brass escutcheon on the front. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An open black japanned wooden writing box with a textured reddish-gold interior lid and a decorative brass escutcheon on the front. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An Early 18th Century Japanned Writing Box

Archive II An open black japanned wooden writing box with a textured reddish-gold interior lid and a decorative brass escutcheon on the front. View II
Archive III An open black japanned wooden writing box with a textured reddish-gold interior lid and a decorative brass escutcheon on the front. View III
Archive IV An open black japanned wooden writing box with a textured reddish-gold interior lid and a decorative brass escutcheon on the front. View IV
Archive V An open black japanned wooden writing box with a textured reddish-gold interior lid and a decorative brass escutcheon on the front. View V
Archive VI An open black japanned wooden writing box with a textured reddish-gold interior lid and a decorative brass escutcheon on the front. View VI
Archive VII An open black japanned wooden writing box with a textured reddish-gold interior lid and a decorative brass escutcheon on the front. View VII
Archive VIII An open black japanned wooden writing box with a textured reddish-gold interior lid and a decorative brass escutcheon on the front. View VIII
Archive IX An open black japanned wooden writing box with a textured reddish-gold interior lid and a decorative brass escutcheon on the front. View IX
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An open black japanned wooden writing box with a textured reddish-gold interior lid and a decorative brass escutcheon on the front.
An early 18th century japanned writing box
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An open black japanned wooden writing box with a textured reddish-gold interior lid and a decorative brass escutcheon on the front.
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  • ObjectBoxes
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWood, Brass
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsHinged lid, Brass escutcheon, Japanned finish

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Japanning is a European imitation of Asian lacquerwork that became highly fashionable in Britain during the late 17th and 18th centuries, used to decorate portable writing and document boxes.

These boxes were typically constructed from native timbers such as oak, pine, or deal, which were then built up with multiple layers of varnish or resin to create the distinctive japanned surface.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate hand-cut dovetail joints, genuine hand-wrought iron or brass hardware, and a crazed, oxidized lacquer finish consistent with age rather than modern chemical distressing.

Place the box on a console table, bookshelf, or desk as a focal point, allowing its dark finish and metallic highlights to contrast against neutral contemporary surfaces.

Preserve the finish by keeping the box away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting gently with a dry microfiber cloth, and avoiding chemical solvents or moisture.
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