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Antique Ladies Travelling Box, English, Sewing Case, Writing Slope, Victorian
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Antique Ladies Travelling Box, English, Sewing Case, Writing Slope, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique ladies travelling box. An English, rosewood and inlay combination sewing case and writing slope, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Exquisite craftsmanship accentuates this fine travel box

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select stocks present fine grain interest throughout

Quality inlay adorns the lid and fascia with spectral highlights

Inset, working lock to the fascia — key present

Opening in two stages, the first aspect being a traditional sewing box

Lid reverse hosting a document slide, held securely by a brass twist clasp

Removable pin cushion tray replete with six twine bail compartments

Upon removal of the tray, the centre section opening to reveal a writing slope

Pair of velvet skivers, the upper half hosting a concealed storage compartment

Replete with a pair of glass ink wells, topped with silver plated lids

Pen tray residing between the ink wells, with removable lid

This is a fascinating antique ladies travelling box, presenting a beautiful exterior and a well appointed interior. Ideal for writing correspondence and running repairs en voyage. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 27.5cm (10.75'')

Max Depth: 23cm (9'')

Max Height: 15cm (6'')

Extended Width: 27.5cm (10.75'')

Extended Depth: 43.5cm (17.25'')

Extended Height: 33.5cm (13.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
27.5cm (10.83")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Inlaid Travelling Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1117957
Dealers Internal Reference
24834
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This is an antique ladies travelling box.
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An English, rosewood and inlay combination sewing case and writing slope, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
London Fine Antiques

Exquisite craftsmanship accentuates this fine travel box

fig 1. A nineteenth-century dark rosewood box featuring intricate mother-of-pearl foliate inlays across the lid and front panel with a brass key inserted into the lock.
fig 1. Antique Ladies Travelling Box, English, Sewing Case, Writing Slope, Victorian

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select stocks present fine grain interest throughout

Quality inlay adorns the lid and fascia with spectral highlights

Inset, working lock to the fascia — key present

fig 2. A nineteenth-century dark rosewood box featuring intricate mother-of-pearl foliate inlays across the lid and front panel with a brass key inserted into the lock.
fig 2. Antique Ladies Travelling Box, English, Sewing Case, Writing Slope, Victorian

Opening in two stages, the first aspect being a traditional sewing box

Lid reverse hosting a document slide, held securely by a brass twist clasp

Removable pin cushion tray replete with six twine bail compartments

fig 3. A nineteenth-century dark rosewood box featuring intricate mother-of-pearl foliate inlays across the lid and front panel with a brass key inserted into the lock.
fig 3. Antique Ladies Travelling Box, English, Sewing Case, Writing Slope, Victorian

Upon removal of the tray, the centre section opening to reveal a writing slope

Pair of velvet skivers, the upper half hosting a concealed storage compartment

Replete with a pair of glass ink wells, topped with silver plated lids

fig 4. A nineteenth-century dark rosewood box featuring intricate mother-of-pearl foliate inlays across the lid and front panel with a brass key inserted into the lock.
fig 4. Antique Ladies Travelling Box, English, Sewing Case, Writing Slope, Victorian

Pen tray residing between the ink wells, with removable lid

This is a fascinating antique ladies travelling box, presenting a beautiful exterior and a well appointed interior. Ideal for writing correspondence and running repairs en voyage. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 27.5cm (10.75'')

Max Depth: 23cm (9'')

Max Height: 15cm (6'')

Extended Width: 27.5cm (10.75'')

Extended Depth: 43.5cm (17.25'')

Extended Height: 33.5cm (13.25'')

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
27.5cm (10.83")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Inlaid Travelling Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1117957
Dealers Internal Ref
24834
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I A nineteenth-century dark rosewood box featuring intricate mother-of-pearl foliate inlays across the lid and front panel with a brass key inserted into the lock.

Antique Ladies Travelling Box, English, Sewing Case, Writing Slope, Victorian

Archive II A nineteenth-century dark rosewood box featuring intricate mother-of-pearl foliate inlays across the lid and front panel with a brass key inserted into the lock. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century dark rosewood box featuring intricate mother-of-pearl foliate inlays across the lid and front panel with a brass key inserted into the lock. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century dark rosewood box featuring intricate mother-of-pearl foliate inlays across the lid and front panel with a brass key inserted into the lock. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century dark rosewood box featuring intricate mother-of-pearl foliate inlays across the lid and front panel with a brass key inserted into the lock. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century dark rosewood box featuring intricate mother-of-pearl foliate inlays across the lid and front panel with a brass key inserted into the lock. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century dark rosewood box featuring intricate mother-of-pearl foliate inlays across the lid and front panel with a brass key inserted into the lock. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century dark rosewood box featuring intricate mother-of-pearl foliate inlays across the lid and front panel with a brass key inserted into the lock. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century dark rosewood box featuring intricate mother-of-pearl foliate inlays across the lid and front panel with a brass key inserted into the lock. View IX
Archive X A nineteenth-century dark rosewood box featuring intricate mother-of-pearl foliate inlays across the lid and front panel with a brass key inserted into the lock. View X
Archive XI A nineteenth-century dark rosewood box featuring intricate mother-of-pearl foliate inlays across the lid and front panel with a brass key inserted into the lock. View XI
Archive XII A nineteenth-century dark rosewood box featuring intricate mother-of-pearl foliate inlays across the lid and front panel with a brass key inserted into the lock. View XII
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A nineteenth-century dark rosewood box featuring intricate mother-of-pearl foliate inlays across the lid and front panel with a brass key inserted into the lock.
Antique Ladies Travelling Box, English, Sewing Case, Writing Slope, Victorian
Ref: SA1117957
A nineteenth-century dark rosewood box featuring intricate mother-of-pearl foliate inlays across the lid and front panel with a brass key inserted into the lock.
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FAQs

Popularised during the nineteenth century, Victorian ladies travelling boxes were multi-functional portable cases designed to hold writing instruments, sewing tools, or personal toiletries during journeys.

High-grade timber veneers such as rosewood, walnut, and mahogany were commonly paired with delicate mother-of-pearl, bone, or brass stringing and floral marquetry inlays.

Genuine period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass locks or escutcheons, natural age-related patination, and hand-worked mother-of-pearl or shell embellishments.

Position the box as an accent piece on a desk, sideboard, or mantelpiece to add historical texture, or use it functionally for storing desk stationery and small trinkets.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly to preserve the wood grain, keeping it away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity.
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