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Victorian 35cm Walnut Inlaid Writing Box C 1860
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Victorian 35cm Walnut Inlaid Writing Box C 1860

19th century
Description

Victorian writing box inlaid with brass and various woods, 35 cm wide and in excellent original condition.

It dates from c 1860, is made of beautiful figured walnut and comes with key and two glass inkwells and a dished walnut pen tray.

The writing surface is dark green velvet with gilt edging and is original to the box, a very unusual feature.

Both writing flaps hinge down to reveal storage space, and overall this is probably one of the best inlaid Victorian boxes on the market.

Just stunning, an absolute cracker, and whoever buys this is going to be very pleased indeed.

Free UK postage

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Writing Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1177044
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376
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Victorian writing box inlaid with brass and various woods, 35 cm wide and in excellent original condition.
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It dates from c 1860, is made of beautiful figured walnut and comes with key and two glass inkwells and a dished walnut pen tray.
Robert Bush Antiques
fig 1. A rectangular Victorian walnut writing box with intricate geometric parquetry inlay borders and a central brass keyhole.
fig 1. Victorian 35cm Walnut Inlaid Writing Box C 1860

The writing surface is dark green velvet with gilt edging and is original to the box, a very unusual feature.

Both writing flaps hinge down to reveal storage space, and overall this is probably one of the best inlaid Victorian boxes on the market.

Just stunning, an absolute cracker, and whoever buys this is going to be very pleased indeed.

Free UK postage

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Writing Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1177044
Dealers Internal Ref
376
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

Antique georgian, victorian & edwardian silverware & collectables, antique boxes and caddies and decorative items.

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Victorian 35cm Walnut Inlaid Writing Box C 1860

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Robert Bush Antiques

Robert Bush Antiques
Telephone 07836 236 911
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The Uplands
Loughton
Essex
IG10 1NQ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jun 2013
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Robert Bush Antiques
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A rectangular Victorian walnut writing box with intricate geometric parquetry inlay borders and a central brass keyhole.
Victorian 35cm walnut inlaid writing box c 1860
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A rectangular Victorian walnut writing box with intricate geometric parquetry inlay borders and a central brass keyhole.
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A Victorian writing box, also known as a writing slope or lap desk, is a portable wooden case produced during the mid-to-late nineteenth century. Designed for travel and personal correspondence, these boxes opened to reveal a slanted writing surface alongside compartments for inkwells, quills, and stationery.

These boxes were predominantly crafted from hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, often finished with decorative veneers. The ornamentation frequently features geometric marquetry or parquetry using contrasting woods like boxwood and ebony, along with brass escutcheons, hinges, and lock mechanisms.

Authentic pieces typically display signs of hand-drawn joinery, hand-cut dovetails, and period-appropriate hardware such as brass mortise locks. Original lining fabrics like velvet or skiver leather inside the slope, combined with natural wood oxidisation and age-related surface patina, further indicate nineteenth-century production.

An antique writing box functions as a refined accent piece when placed flat on an executive desk, coffee table, or console. It can be displayed closed to showcase the inlaid woodwork or styled open on a stand to display vintage letters and desk accessories.

To preserve the wood veneer and inlay, keep the item away from direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations. Clean the surface gently with a soft, dry cloth and apply high-quality beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the wood and maintain its lustre.
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