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A Rosewood Correspondence Box
John Beazor Antiques
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A Rosewood Correspondence Box

19th century
Description

A rosewood correspondence box with mother of pearl inlay on divisions for ‘answered’ and ‘unanswered’ correspondence.  Standing on original bun feet and in fine condition.  Circa 1840

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

John Beazor Antiques has dated this Rosewood Correspondence Box to the Victorian era.

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SA1177924
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TL12327
Description
A rosewood correspondence box with mother of pearl inlay on divisions for ‘answered’ and ‘unanswered’ correspondence.  Standing on original bun feet and in fine condition.  Circa 1840
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

John Beazor Antiques has dated this Rosewood Correspondence Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1177924
Dealers Internal Ref
TL12327
John Beazor Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2017

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks - chosen for their quality, colour and patination

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the John Beazor Antiques Profile Page

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Victorian rosewood correspondence box with mother-of-pearl foliate inlay and slots labelled Answered and Unanswered above open front compartments.
A rosewood correspondence box
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Victorian rosewood correspondence box with mother-of-pearl foliate inlay and slots labelled Answered and Unanswered above open front compartments.
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A Victorian correspondence box is a specialized desktop container designed during the nineteenth century to organize incoming and outgoing personal mail. These boxes often featured separate slots or compartments labelled for answered and unanswered letters to streamline daily desk organization.

These boxes were typically constructed using fine hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut. Decorative elements commonly included mother-of-pearl, bone, or brass inlays, paired with velvet or wood-lined internal dividers.

Authentic pieces generally display distinct natural rosewood grain patterns, age-appropriate wear around the keyhole and base, and hand-cut joinery. Original inlaid plaques for letter categories and period locks also serve as indicators of nineteenth-century manufacture.

A correspondence box functions well as a decorative focal point on an office desk, console table, or library shelf. It offers functional storage for modern stationery, business cards, or small desktop items while adding textural warmth to the room.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the wood moisture. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage, cracking, or fading of inlaid materials.
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