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Antique Pokerwork Stationery Box, English Desktop Tidy, Arts & Crafts, Victorian
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Antique Pokerwork Stationery Box, English Desktop Tidy, Arts & Crafts, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique pokerwork stationery box. An English, beech and tulipwood desktop tidy in Arts & Crafts taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Charmingly hand finished dome top organiser

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Beech and tulip wood hosts a palette of caramel hues

Dressed with an inset lock — in working order, key present

Pokerwork decor accentuates the lid and each fascia

Featuring a horseshoe motif and foliate decor

Six segment interior ideal for storing stationery items

Finished with a protective suede leather base

This is a fascinating antique pokerwork stationery box, with a charmingly provincial appeal and distinctive decorations. Delivered ready for the home or office.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 23cm (9'')

Max Depth: 13cm (5'')

Max Height: 14cm (5.5'')

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Our Ref: 24978

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Pokerwork Stationery Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1115577
Dealers Internal Reference
24978
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Description
This is an antique pokerwork stationery box.
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An English, beech and tulipwood desktop tidy in Arts & Crafts taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
London Fine Antiques

Charmingly hand finished dome top organiser

fig 1. A domed wooden stationery box decorated with hand-burnt floral pyrography motifs and fitted with a metal key.
fig 1. Antique Pokerwork Stationery Box, English Desktop Tidy, Arts & Crafts, Victorian

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Beech and tulip wood hosts a palette of caramel hues

Dressed with an inset lock — in working order, key present

Pokerwork decor accentuates the lid and each fascia

fig 2. A domed wooden stationery box decorated with hand-burnt floral pyrography motifs and fitted with a metal key.
fig 2. Antique Pokerwork Stationery Box, English Desktop Tidy, Arts & Crafts, Victorian

Featuring a horseshoe motif and foliate decor

Six segment interior ideal for storing stationery items

Finished with a protective suede leather base

This is a fascinating antique pokerwork stationery box, with a charmingly provincial appeal and distinctive decorations. Delivered ready for the home or office.

fig 3. A domed wooden stationery box decorated with hand-burnt floral pyrography motifs and fitted with a metal key.
fig 3. Antique Pokerwork Stationery Box, English Desktop Tidy, Arts & Crafts, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 23cm (9'')

Max Depth: 13cm (5'')

Max Height: 14cm (5.5'')

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

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

fig 4. A domed wooden stationery box decorated with hand-burnt floral pyrography motifs and fitted with a metal key.
fig 4. Antique Pokerwork Stationery Box, English Desktop Tidy, Arts & Crafts, Victorian

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: 24978

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Pokerwork Stationery Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1115577
Dealers Internal Ref
24978
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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A domed wooden stationery box decorated with hand-burnt floral pyrography motifs and fitted with a metal key.
Antique Pokerwork Stationery Box, English Desktop Tidy, Arts & Crafts, Victorian
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A pokerwork stationery box is a wooden storage casket decorated using pyrography, a technique where designs are burned into the surface using heated metal instruments. Popular in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, these boxes were designed to hold writing materials, correspondence, and desk accoutrements.

These boxes are typically crafted from soft or pale hardwoods such as sycamore, lime, or pine, which provide a clear canvas for scorched designs. They often feature metal hardware, including brass or iron locks, hinges, and escutcheons.

Authentic period pyrography features varying depths of line work and natural shading created by hand-guided heated tools. Look for botanical motifs typical of the Arts and Crafts movement, period-appropriate joinery, original metal lock mechanisms, and authentic surface wear on the base and edges.

A pokerwork box can be positioned on an office desk, console table, or bookshelf to serve as decorative storage for small accessories. Its organic floral motifs and timber tones add warmth and tactile interest to contemporary or traditional schemes.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent warping and wood movement. Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a light coating of natural beeswax polish periodically to preserve the scorched detail and wood grain.
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