Fine Rosewood Writing Box by Edwards

Name: Fine Rosewood Writing Box by Edwards
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA600080
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

An excellent quality mid-19th century fitted WRITING BOX by the famous firm of boxmakers, EDWARDS, of London.

This finely figured rosewood box is bound in brass with twin recessed carrying handles to the sides. It opens to reveal the finely fitted interior, with original blind-tooled leather writing surface; brass-inlaid pen tray and pair of original ink bottles with engraved gilded tops. The interior retains its original braid note/letter holders and most of its original paper label. Excellent quality.

***Edwards was a highly regarded and renowned company of boxmakers, with Royal Warrants for George IV; William IV and Queen Victoria. The company was bought out by Aspreys in 1859.

Physical Dimensions

Height

15cm (5.91")

Width

45cm (17.72")

Depth

25cm (9.84")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA600080

Dealers Internal Reference

1931

Dealers Notes

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Description

An excellent quality mid-19th century fitted WRITING BOX by the famous firm of boxmakers, EDWARDS, of London.

This finely figured rosewood box is bound in brass with twin recessed carrying handles to the sides.

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It opens to reveal the finely fitted interior, with original blind-tooled leather writing surface; brass-inlaid pen tray and pair of original ink bottles with engraved gilded tops.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

The interior retains its original braid note/letter holders and most of its original paper label. Excellent quality.

Edwards was a highly regarded and renowned company of boxmakers, with Royal Warrants for George IV; William IV and Queen Victoria. The company was bought out by Aspreys in 1859.