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

19th century
Sold 13 January 2026 · Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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Antique Victorian quality burr walnut and brass bound writing box having a quality burr walnut writing box with brass bounds and corners opening up to reveal a writing slope with original navy leather, lifting up to reveal a storage compartment and three secret drawers.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
24.5cm (9.65")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Box to the 1860s.

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SA1168319
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416
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Description
Antique Victorian quality burr walnut and brass bound writing box having a quality burr walnut writing box with brass bounds and corners opening up to reveal a writing slope with original navy leather, lifting up to reveal a storage compartment and three secret drawers.
Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
24.5cm (9.65")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Box to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1168319
Dealers Internal Ref
416
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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Archive I A rectangular Victorian burr walnut writing box featuring prominent brass corner brackets, banding strips, and a central brass key escutcheon on the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut and Brass Bound Writing Box

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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

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Verified Since Oct 2021
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A rectangular Victorian burr walnut writing box featuring prominent brass corner brackets, banding strips, and a central brass key escutcheon on the lid.
Antique Victorian quality burr walnut and brass bound writing box
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A rectangular Victorian burr walnut writing box featuring prominent brass corner brackets, banding strips, and a central brass key escutcheon on the lid.
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  • ObjectWriting Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Brass, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Brass corner brackets, Brass banding, Central key escutcheon
  • SizeH 17.5 cm (7 in) x W 45 cm (18 in) x D 24.5 cm (10 in)

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Victorian writing boxes were portable desks designed for correspondence during an era when letter writing was the primary form of communication. Wealthy travellers and professionals used compact, lockable boxes to store stationery, inkwells, and important documents securely.

These boxes were typically constructed from a solid softwood or hardwood secondary timber, then veneered with highly figured luxury woods such as burr walnut, mahogany, or rosewood. They frequently featured heavy brass banding, corner braces, and escutcheons to protect the edges during travel.

Authentic pieces exhibit period construction characteristics, including hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional brass mortise locks, and natural timber shrinkage beneath the veneer. The interior often contains fitted compartments, velvet or leather sloped writing surfaces, and secret drawers operated by hidden wooden pegs.

An antique writing box can be placed on a console table, bookshelf, or office desk as a sculptural decorative object with functional storage. Its rich wood grain and metallic accents add warmth and historical texture to contemporary or traditional living spaces.

Maintain the timber by applying microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the wood and protect the delicate burr walnut veneer from drying out. Keep the box away from direct sunlight and centralized heating sources to prevent splitting, and polish the brass hardware gently with a non-abrasive cloth.
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