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Immaculate Victorian Rosewood Stationary Box
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Immaculate Victorian Rosewood Stationary Box

19th century
Sold 11 December 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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Description

A fine quality late Victorian inlaid rosewood stationary box with superb original fitted interior c.1890. The rosewood veneered and decorative fruitwood inlaid exterior with slightly domed top and fall front; working lock to the front with key. The lid lifting and the front falling to reveal an original satinwood and leather lined fitted interior. The back section with divisions to hold letters, paper and envelopes; two small drawers set to the side with white glass note tablet above. The front section folding over and opening as a writing slope with concealed interior compartment, original leather writing surface to match the lid and pop out pen tray with ink wells sat behind on either side. Presented in immaculate and probably unused original condition with a deep shine. A short video of this stationary box is available to view via our YouTube channel -www.youtube.com/@sturmansantiques1428. Measures 16.5" wide x 9.5" deep x 11.5" high closed x 27" deep with writing surface folded out.

Delivery for this item is £45.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Stationery Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1181623
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 42414
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A fine quality late Victorian inlaid rosewood stationary box with superb original fitted interior c.1890.
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The rosewood veneered and decorative fruitwood inlaid exterior with slightly domed top and fall front; working lock to the front with key.
Sturmans Antiques

The lid lifting and the front falling to reveal an original satinwood and leather lined fitted interior. The back section with divisions to hold letters, paper and envelopes; two small drawers set to the side with white glass note tablet above. The front section folding over and opening as a writing slope with concealed interior compartment, original leather writing surface to match the lid and pop out pen tray with ink wells sat behind on either side. Presented in immaculate and probably unused original condition with a deep shine. A short video of this stationary box is available to view via our YouTube channel -www.youtube.com/@sturmansantiques1428. Measures 16.5" wide x 9.5" deep x 11.5" high closed x 27" deep with writing surface folded out.

Delivery for this item is £45.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Stationery Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1181623
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 42414
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An open Victorian wooden stationery box displaying fitted compartments, internal letter slots, small drawers, and desk accessories mounted inside the lid.
Immaculate Victorian Rosewood Stationary Box
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An open Victorian wooden stationery box displaying fitted compartments, internal letter slots, small drawers, and desk accessories mounted inside the lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood, Satinwood, Brass, Leather
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSloping lid, Fitted letter slots, Miniature drawers, Brass hardware
  • SizeH 29 cm (11 in) x W 42 cm (17 in) x D 24 cm (9 in)

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A Victorian stationery box is a desk accessory designed during the 19th century to neatly store writing paper, envelopes, and correspondence tools, often featuring fitted compartments and sloping lids.

These boxes were typically crafted from fine hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut, and frequently embellished with brass banding, mother-of-pearl inlay, and leather-lined interiors.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period construction techniques such as dovetail joinery, hand-cut screws, aged patina on the brassware, and traditional secondary woods inside the compartments.

This piece works well placed on a study desk or console table, functioning as both a decorative object and a practical container for modern correspondence or small items.

Rosewood should be kept away from direct sunlight and sudden temperature fluctuations, and treated occasionally with traditional beeswax to maintain the timbers natural lustre without damaging the surface.
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