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Antique Document Sleeve, English, Stationery Box, Desk, Office, Georgian, C.1800
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Antique Document Sleeve, English, Stationery Box, Desk, Office, Georgian, C.1800

18th century
Sold 1 July 2026 · London Fine Antiques
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This is an antique document sleeve. An English stationery box in mahogany and satinwood marquetry, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. A fine example of late 18th century craftsmanship, notable for its star motif inlay and refined proportions.

Charming Georgian stationery box, circa 1800

Select stocks present fine grain interest with warm caramel and biscuit hues

Shallow lid sits neatly above the sleeved interior, ideal for receipts, letters, or small documents

Perfectly sized interior for safe keeping of Crown Octavo sized documents - common in the Georgian era

Fascia adorned with a bold star medallion, inlaid in contrasting satinwood with brown and saffron tones

Satinwood inlay provides a delicate lightness, accentuating the rich mahogany casework

Marquetry design enhances the refined and classical Georgian aesthetic

In good order with light, sympathetic ageing commensurate with use

This Georgian antique document sleeve offers a blend of elegance and utility, ideal for collectors of antique boxes, writing accessories, or decorative marquetry. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 23.5cm (9.25'')

Max Depth: 7.5cm (3'')

Max Height: 22.5cm (8.75'')

Internal Width: 20.5cm (8'')

Internal Depth: 4.5cm (1.75'')

Internal Height: 18.5cm (7.25'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Document Sleeve to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22.5cm (8.86")
Width
23.5cm (9.25")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1166908
Dealers Internal Reference
25619
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Description
This is an antique document sleeve.
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An English stationery box in mahogany and satinwood marquetry, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.
London Fine Antiques

A fine example of late 18th century craftsmanship, notable for its star motif inlay and refined proportions.

fig 1. An upright rectangular wooden document sleeve featuring a contrasting inlaid star motif on the front panel.
fig 1. Antique Document Sleeve, English, Stationery Box, Desk, Office, Georgian, C.1800

Charming Georgian stationery box, circa 1800

Select stocks present fine grain interest with warm caramel and biscuit hues

Shallow lid sits neatly above the sleeved interior, ideal for receipts, letters, or small documents

fig 2. An upright rectangular wooden document sleeve featuring a contrasting inlaid star motif on the front panel.
fig 2. Antique Document Sleeve, English, Stationery Box, Desk, Office, Georgian, C.1800

Perfectly sized interior for safe keeping of Crown Octavo sized documents - common in the Georgian era

Fascia adorned with a bold star medallion, inlaid in contrasting satinwood with brown and saffron tones

fig 3. An upright rectangular wooden document sleeve featuring a contrasting inlaid star motif on the front panel.
fig 3. Antique Document Sleeve, English, Stationery Box, Desk, Office, Georgian, C.1800

Satinwood inlay provides a delicate lightness, accentuating the rich mahogany casework

Marquetry design enhances the refined and classical Georgian aesthetic

In good order with light, sympathetic ageing commensurate with use

fig 4. An upright rectangular wooden document sleeve featuring a contrasting inlaid star motif on the front panel.
fig 4. Antique Document Sleeve, English, Stationery Box, Desk, Office, Georgian, C.1800

This Georgian antique document sleeve offers a blend of elegance and utility, ideal for collectors of antique boxes, writing accessories, or decorative marquetry. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 23.5cm (9.25'')

Max Depth: 7.5cm (3'')

Max Height: 22.5cm (8.75'')

Internal Width: 20.5cm (8'')

Internal Depth: 4.5cm (1.75'')

Internal Height: 18.5cm (7.25'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Document Sleeve to the Georgian era.

Height
22.5cm (8.86")
Width
23.5cm (9.25")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1166908
Dealers Internal Ref
25619
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 An upright rectangular wooden document sleeve featuring a contrasting inlaid star motif on the front panel. SOLD1 JUL 26

Antique Document Sleeve, English, Stationery Box, Desk, Office, Georgian, C.1800

Archive II An upright rectangular wooden document sleeve featuring a contrasting inlaid star motif on the front panel. View II
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Archive VIII An upright rectangular wooden document sleeve featuring a contrasting inlaid star motif on the front panel. View VIII
Archive IX An upright rectangular wooden document sleeve featuring a contrasting inlaid star motif on the front panel. View IX
Archive X An upright rectangular wooden document sleeve featuring a contrasting inlaid star motif on the front panel. View X
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An upright rectangular wooden document sleeve featuring a contrasting inlaid star motif on the front panel.
Antique Document Sleeve, English, Stationery Box, Desk, Office, Georgian, C.1800
Ref: SA1166908
An upright rectangular wooden document sleeve featuring a contrasting inlaid star motif on the front panel.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Satinwood, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMarquetry star inlay, Contrasting stringing, Upright slim profile
  • SizeH 22.5 cm (9 in) x W 23.5 cm (9 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Document sleeves and stationery boxes from the Georgian era were crafted to store important correspondence, legal papers, and letters flat and protected in a period before modern filing systems existed.

These pieces were typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany or satinwood, frequently featuring intricate contrasting wood marquetry, fine dovetail joints, and hand-polished finishes.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut joints, period-appropriate timber shrinkage, natural wax patina, and historical tool marks that distinguish them from modern reproductions.

Placing a wooden document box on a modern console table or home office desk adds texture, warmth, and historical interest while providing functional small-scale storage.

Maintain antique wooden items by keeping them away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and apply microcrystalline wax occasionally to nourish and protect the finish.
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