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19th Century Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Box
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19th Century Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Box

19th century
Sold 3 February 2026 · Thakeham Furniture
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Description

Fine quality 19th century brass bound mahogany writing box. With inset brass handles, strapwork and name plate, engraved with initals. The interior fitted with the delightful orginal tooled leather writing slope, pen trays and compartments for ink wells.

Circa. 1850

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

Thakeham Furniture has dated this Brass Bound Writing Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181058
Dealers Internal Reference
7435
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Description
Fine quality 19th century brass bound mahogany writing box. With inset brass handles, strapwork and name plate, engraved with initals.
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The interior fitted with the delightful orginal tooled leather writing slope, pen trays and compartments for ink wells.
Thakeham Furniture

Circa. 1850

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this Brass Bound Writing Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1181058
Dealers Internal Ref
7435
Thakeham Furniture
Thakeham Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in fine georgian furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Thakeham Furniture Profile Page

Trade Associations

Thakeham Furniture is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse
Thakeham Furniture Ltd
Blakers Yard
Worthing Road
Dial Post
Nr Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 8NH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/thakehamfurniture
Verified Since Jul 2013
Items For Sale 149
Items Sold 3,128
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A rectangular 19th-century mahogany writing box featuring extensive brass strapping and corner reinforcements.
19th century brass bound mahogany writing box
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  • ObjectWriting Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Campaign
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBrass corner brackets, Flush brass straps, Central brass escutcheon, Dovetail joinery
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 27 cm (11 in)

FAQs

A brass-bound writing box is a portable desk used during the 19th century, designed with hinged lids that fold out to form a slanted writing surface, reinforced with brass banding for durability during travel.

These boxes were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, and fitted with brass corners, straps, escutcheons, and flush-fitting carrying handles.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional patina, secret compartments hidden beneath the stationery dividers, and period-appropriate brass screws rather than modern Phillips head screws.

An antique writing box functions effectively as a decorative tabletop object on a console, coffee table, or desk, serving as concealed storage for contemporary stationery or small personal items.

Preservation involves applying a microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood and maintain the finish, while brass components can be cleaned gently with a non-abrasive cloth to preserve their natural oxidisation.
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