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19th-century Anglo-indian Ebony Writing Box with Reeded Decoration
Colton Antiques
for sale €1,006     $1,092
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19th-century Anglo-indian Ebony Writing Box with Reeded Decoration

19th century
For Sale by Colton Antiques
Description

A superb example of 19th-century Anglo-Indian design, this writing slope is crafted from solid ebony and features an elegant, clean-lined design. Its a beautiful statement piece for a library desk, a quiet study table, or a prominent living room console.

The slope is defined by its meticulous, hand-carved reeded decoration that runs across the exterior surfaces, showcasing the precision of period craftsmanship. Opening the box reveals a beautifully configured and fully fitted interior, highlighting the clever internal joinery and exotic materials characteristic of high-quality Anglo-Indian portable cabinetry.

The piece is in showroom condition. It is ready for immediate use in the home.

Dimensions:

* Width: 39.5cm

* Depth: 23cm

* Height: 14cm

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Colton Antiques has dated this Anglo Indian Ebony Writing Box to the 19th Century.

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A superb example of 19th-century Anglo-Indian design, this writing slope is crafted from solid ebony and features an elegant, clean-lined design.
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Its a beautiful statement piece for a library desk, a quiet study table, or a prominent living room console.
Colton Antiques
fig 1. A 19th-century rectangular black ebony writing box with fine horizontal reeding and a brass keyhole escutcheon.
fig 1. 19th-century Anglo-indian Ebony Writing Box with Reeded Decoration

The slope is defined by its meticulous, hand-carved reeded decoration that runs across the exterior surfaces, showcasing the precision of period craftsmanship. Opening the box reveals a beautifully configured and fully fitted interior, highlighting the clever internal joinery and exotic materials characteristic of high-quality Anglo-Indian portable cabinetry.

The piece is in showroom condition. It is ready for immediate use in the home.

Dimensions:

Width: 39.5cm

Depth: 23cm

Height: 14cm

Date of Manufacture

Colton Antiques has dated this Anglo Indian Ebony Writing Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1124904
Dealers Internal Ref
031
Colton Antiques
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Archive I A 19th-century rectangular black ebony writing box with fine horizontal reeding and a brass keyhole escutcheon.

19th-Century Anglo-Indian Ebony Writing Box with Reeded Decoration

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A 19th-century rectangular black ebony writing box with fine horizontal reeding and a brass keyhole escutcheon.
19th-Century Anglo-Indian Ebony Writing Box with Reeded Decoration
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A 19th-century rectangular black ebony writing box with fine horizontal reeding and a brass keyhole escutcheon.
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Anglo-Indian furniture from the 19th century combines native Indian hardwoods, such as solid ebony, with British colonial form and utility. These objects frequently feature reeded panels, dense construction, and intricate hand-carved detailing intended for administrative or personal use.

These boxes were constructed from dense native hardwoods like ebony, rosewood, or padouk, often fitted with brass keyhole escutcheons, internal compartments, and leather or velvet writing surfaces.

Authentic period examples exhibit heavy timber weight, hand-cut dovetail joinery, hand-carved exterior reeding, and signs of age around historical brass hinges and lock mechanisms.

Position the box on an office desk, coffee table, or sideboard top to add historical texture, serving as a decorative focal point or practical storage for modern stationery.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply microcrystalline wax sparingly to preserve the timbers moisture, keeping the item away from direct heat sources to prevent wood movement or splitting.
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