Unusual Trinity House Writing Box

Name: Unusual Trinity House Writing Box
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA757601
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by John Howkins Antiques

Description

An unusual 19th.Century burr walnut Trinity House writing box. The cross banded lid having 4 yachts in full sail, a light house ship and a paddle steamer all set within a chevron inlaid panel.The box opens to a burr walnut interior with a replaced green leather writing surface which has blind and gold tooling. The box has a removable walnut pen tray with space for 2 ink pots and working brass lock with key. The top hinged fall opens to reveal a lined interior with 2 drawers, the fall opens for stationary storage. PLEASE NOTE - Trinity House boxes were made by lighthouse keepers while serving offshore to while away the time. Their nautical romantic theme have always made them very collectable and were often sold to owners and Captains of passing ships. Dimensions:- Height…6’’/ 15cm. Width…15.25’’/ 39cm. Depth…9.75’’/ 25cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £22.

Physical Dimensions

Height

15cm (5.91")

Width

39cm (15.35")

Depth

25cm (9.84")

Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA757601

Dealers Internal Reference

23396

Dealers Notes

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Description

An unusual 19th.Century burr walnut Trinity House writing box.

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The cross banded lid having 4 yachts in full sail, a light house ship and a paddle steamer all set within a chevron inlaid panel.

John Howkins Antiques

The box opens to a burr walnut interior with a replaced green leather writing surface which has blind and gold tooling. The box has a removable walnut pen tray with space for 2 ink pots and working brass lock with key. The top hinged fall opens to reveal a lined interior with 2 drawers, the fall opens for stationary storage. PLEASE NOTE - Trinity House boxes were made by lighthouse keepers while serving offshore to while away the time. Their nautical romantic theme have always made them very collectable and were often sold to owners and Captains of passing ships. Dimensions:- Height…6’’/ 15cm. Width…15.25’’/ 39cm. Depth…9.75’’/ 25cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £22.