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Stationery Box, Circa, 1880
Frank Craig Antiques
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Stationery Box, Circa, 1880

19th century
Description

A good and in fantastic condition stationery box. Profusely inlaid with shell inlay opening to a slope, with a tooled leather writing surface, with stamp compartment, pen stand, and the original inkwell complete with a key and working lock for further stationery boxes and desks. Please visit our website www.frankcraigantiques.com.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Victorian Inlaid Stationery Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1067329
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1343
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Description
A good and in fantastic condition stationery box. Profusely inlaid with shell inlay opening to a slope, with a tooled leather writing surface, with stamp compartment, pen stand, and the original inkwell complete with a key and working lock for further stationery boxes and desks. Please visit our website www.frankcraigantiques.com.
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Victorian Inlaid Stationery Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1067329
Dealers Internal Ref
1343
Frank Craig Antiques
Frank Craig Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018

Decorative antiques and works of art. Silver jewellery paintings clocks & curios . We can deliver worldwide.

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A dark brown rectangular wooden stationery box decorated with scrolling mother-of-pearl inlays and fitted with a key in the central lock.
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Archive I A dark brown rectangular wooden stationery box decorated with scrolling mother-of-pearl inlays and fitted with a key in the central lock.

Stationery Box, Circa, 1880

Archive II A dark brown rectangular wooden stationery box decorated with scrolling mother-of-pearl inlays and fitted with a key in the central lock. View II
Archive III A dark brown rectangular wooden stationery box decorated with scrolling mother-of-pearl inlays and fitted with a key in the central lock. View III
Archive IV A dark brown rectangular wooden stationery box decorated with scrolling mother-of-pearl inlays and fitted with a key in the central lock. View IV
Archive V A dark brown rectangular wooden stationery box decorated with scrolling mother-of-pearl inlays and fitted with a key in the central lock. View V
Archive VI A dark brown rectangular wooden stationery box decorated with scrolling mother-of-pearl inlays and fitted with a key in the central lock. View VI
Archive VII A dark brown rectangular wooden stationery box decorated with scrolling mother-of-pearl inlays and fitted with a key in the central lock. View VII
Archive VIII A dark brown rectangular wooden stationery box decorated with scrolling mother-of-pearl inlays and fitted with a key in the central lock. View VIII
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Frank Craig Antiques

Frank Craig Antiques
Telephone 07774 888 724 or 01803 911 878
Location
Torquay
Devon
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/frankcraig
Verified Since Apr 2018
Items For Sale 234
Items Sold 520
Frank Craig Antiques
Frank Craig Antiques
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Location: Torquay, Devon, United Kingdom
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A dark brown rectangular wooden stationery box decorated with scrolling mother-of-pearl inlays and fitted with a key in the central lock.
Stationery box, circa, 1880
Ref: SA1067329
A dark brown rectangular wooden stationery box decorated with scrolling mother-of-pearl inlays and fitted with a key in the central lock.
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FAQs

A Victorian stationery box is a specialised wooden container designed during the 19th century to store writing paper, envelopes, inkwells, and correspondence accessories.

These boxes were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as rosewood, walnut, or mahogany, and were decorated with brass mountings or mother-of-pearl inlays.

Authentic 19th-century pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, original iron or brass lock mechanisms, natural wood grain patina, and hand-fitted shell or metal inlays.

An inlaid wooden box can be styled on an office desk, console table, or bookshelf to add warmth, historical texture, and functional storage to a modern room scheme.

Position the box away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent veneer cracking or inlay lift, and clean the surface gently using natural beeswax.
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