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A Fine Victorian Coromandel Brass Bound Pietra Dura Stationary Box, by C.g. Hope Hastings
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A Fine Victorian Coromandel Brass Bound Pietra Dura Stationary Box, by C.g. Hope Hastings

19th century
Description

A fine Victorian coromandel stationary box, the sloping hinged cover inset with a pietra dura panel depicting flowers, within a gilt metal mount lifting to reveal a fabric lined compartmented interior. The condition is Very good and its ready to use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Bushells Antiques has dated this Victorian Coromandel Stationery Box to the 19th Century.

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SA771707
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4972
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Description
A fine Victorian coromandel stationary box, the sloping hinged cover inset with a pietra dura panel depicting flowers, within a gilt metal mount lifting to reveal a fabric lined compartmented interior. The condition is Very good and its ready to use.
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Victorian Coromandel Stationery Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA771707
Dealers Internal Ref
4972
Bushells Antiques
Bushells Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Fine art, porcelain, jewellery, silver, clocks, pictures, oriental objects d’art and furniture

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A dark striped coromandel wood stationery box with brass corner mounts, a central oval pietra dura floral plaque, and a brass keyhole escutcheon.
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Archive I A dark striped coromandel wood stationery box with brass corner mounts, a central oval pietra dura floral plaque, and a brass keyhole escutcheon.

A Fine Victorian Coromandel Brass Bound Pietra Dura Stationary Box, by C.g. Hope Hastings

Archive II A dark striped coromandel wood stationery box with brass corner mounts, a central oval pietra dura floral plaque, and a brass keyhole escutcheon. View II
Archive III A dark striped coromandel wood stationery box with brass corner mounts, a central oval pietra dura floral plaque, and a brass keyhole escutcheon. View III
Archive IV A dark striped coromandel wood stationery box with brass corner mounts, a central oval pietra dura floral plaque, and a brass keyhole escutcheon. View IV
Archive V A dark striped coromandel wood stationery box with brass corner mounts, a central oval pietra dura floral plaque, and a brass keyhole escutcheon. View V
Archive VI A dark striped coromandel wood stationery box with brass corner mounts, a central oval pietra dura floral plaque, and a brass keyhole escutcheon. View VI
Archive VII A dark striped coromandel wood stationery box with brass corner mounts, a central oval pietra dura floral plaque, and a brass keyhole escutcheon. View VII
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Archive X A dark striped coromandel wood stationery box with brass corner mounts, a central oval pietra dura floral plaque, and a brass keyhole escutcheon. View X
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A dark striped coromandel wood stationery box with brass corner mounts, a central oval pietra dura floral plaque, and a brass keyhole escutcheon.
A fine Victorian coromandel Brass Bound Pietra Dura stationary box, by C.G. Hope Hastings
Ref: SA771707
A dark striped coromandel wood stationery box with brass corner mounts, a central oval pietra dura floral plaque, and a brass keyhole escutcheon.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Victorian stationery boxes were crafted during the nineteenth century to store writing paper, envelopes, and correspondence accessories. Coromandel wood was frequently selected for luxury boxes due to its distinct dark and light contrasting grain pattern.

These boxes typically feature coromandel wood veneer, brass corner mounts, and a central pietra dura plaque, which is an Italian hardstone technique using fitted polished stones to form pictorial motifs.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-fitted dovetail joinery, period-correct brass escutcheon plates, functioning lever locks, and natural patination on both the timber and metal hardware.

An antique stationery box functions as a refined desktop or sideboard container. It pairs well with minimalist and contemporary furniture, adding warm timber tones and historical contrast.

Keep the box away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage and veneer movement. Dust regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply beeswax polish sparingly while avoiding abrasive metal cleaners.
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