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Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box
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Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

19th century
Sold 16 November 2025 · London City Antiques
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Description

Superb quality antique Victorian burr walnut brass bound writing box having brass bounded corners and edges around a superior quality burr walnut writing box opening to reveal a writing surface inkwells, pen tray and two lift up lids opening to reveal storage compartments and three secret drawers

A delightful example which is engraved to the top with “Presented to William Murdoch on the Occasion of his Marriage by the Employees at Craigside Works, 5th July 1878”

Dimensions:

Height 17 cm

Width 14.5 cm

Depth 24.5 cm

Date 1878

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
14.5cm (5.71")
Depth
24.5cm (9.65")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1103177
Dealers Internal Reference
2218
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Superb quality antique Victorian burr walnut brass bound writing box having brass bounded corners and edges around a superior quality burr walnut writing box opening to reveal a writing surface inkwells, pen tray and two lift up lids opening to reveal storage compartments and three secret drawers
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A delightful example which is engraved to the top with “Presented to William Murdoch on the Occasion of his Marriage by the Employees at Craigside Works, 5th July 1878”.
London City Antiques

Dimensions:

Height 17 cm

Width 14.5 cm

Depth 24.5 cm

Date 1878

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
14.5cm (5.71")
Depth
24.5cm (9.65")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1103177
Dealers Internal Ref
2218
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A closed rectangular Victorian writing box featuring figured burr walnut veneer, brass edge binding, and an inlaid brass cartouche on the lid.
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box
Ref: SA1103177
A closed rectangular Victorian writing box featuring figured burr walnut veneer, brass edge binding, and an inlaid brass cartouche on the lid.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Brass, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Brass corner banding, Inlaid brass cartouche, Keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 17 cm (7 in) x W 14.5 cm (6 in) x D 24.5 cm (10 in)

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A Victorian writing box, often referred to as a writing slope, is a portable desk used during the 19th century to store writing paper, envelopes, and inkwells, featuring a hinged lid that opens to form a slanted writing surface.

These boxes were typically constructed from a secondary softwood or mahogany frame veneered in decorative timbers such as burr walnut, rosewood, or coromandel, and enhanced with brass banding, corner braces, and inlaid escutcheons.

Authentic pieces can be identified by traditional hand-cut dovetail joints, period lock mechanisms, hand-cut screws, age-appropriate patination on the timber, and the presence of original interior fittings like velvet-lined slopes and glass inkwells.

An antique writing box can be placed closed upon a console table, home office desk, or bookshelf to add warmth and historic texture while serving as functional concealed storage for small modern items.

Preserve the timber by keeping the box away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer cracking, and apply microcrystalline wax occasionally to nourish and protect the polished wooden surface.
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