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Regency Rosewood Letter Box
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Regency Rosewood Letter Box

19th century
Sold 9 September 2025 · Colin Brand Antiques
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Description

Regency Rosewood Tabletop Letter Box with Mother of Pearl inscribed Answered and Unanswered

Two hand written letters inside dated Sept 9th 1857 and June 19th 1850

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Regency Rosewood Letter Box to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
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SA873190
Dealers Internal Reference
CRB/JR
Dealers Notes

Colin Brand Antiques Est. 1984

Description
Regency Rosewood Tabletop Letter Box with Mother of Pearl inscribed Answered and Unanswered

Two hand written letters inside dated Sept 9th 1857 and June 19th 1850

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Regency Rosewood Letter Box to the Regency era.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
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SA873190
Dealers Internal Ref
CRB/JR
Colin Brand Antiques
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Archive I A rectangular Regency rosewood letter box with mother-of-pearl inlaid labels marked answered and unanswered rests on a wooden surface with a key inserted in the front lock. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Regency Rosewood Letter Box

Archive II A rectangular Regency rosewood letter box with mother-of-pearl inlaid labels marked answered and unanswered rests on a wooden surface with a key inserted in the front lock. View II
Archive III A rectangular Regency rosewood letter box with mother-of-pearl inlaid labels marked answered and unanswered rests on a wooden surface with a key inserted in the front lock. View III
Archive IV A rectangular Regency rosewood letter box with mother-of-pearl inlaid labels marked answered and unanswered rests on a wooden surface with a key inserted in the front lock. View IV
Archive V A rectangular Regency rosewood letter box with mother-of-pearl inlaid labels marked answered and unanswered rests on a wooden surface with a key inserted in the front lock. View V
Archive VI A rectangular Regency rosewood letter box with mother-of-pearl inlaid labels marked answered and unanswered rests on a wooden surface with a key inserted in the front lock. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular Regency rosewood letter box with mother-of-pearl inlaid labels marked answered and unanswered rests on a wooden surface with a key inserted in the front lock. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular Regency rosewood letter box with mother-of-pearl inlaid labels marked answered and unanswered rests on a wooden surface with a key inserted in the front lock. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular Regency rosewood letter box with mother-of-pearl inlaid labels marked answered and unanswered rests on a wooden surface with a key inserted in the front lock. View IX
Archive X A rectangular Regency rosewood letter box with mother-of-pearl inlaid labels marked answered and unanswered rests on a wooden surface with a key inserted in the front lock. View X
Archive XI A rectangular Regency rosewood letter box with mother-of-pearl inlaid labels marked answered and unanswered rests on a wooden surface with a key inserted in the front lock. View XI
Archive XII A rectangular Regency rosewood letter box with mother-of-pearl inlaid labels marked answered and unanswered rests on a wooden surface with a key inserted in the front lock. View XII
Archive XIII A rectangular Regency rosewood letter box with mother-of-pearl inlaid labels marked answered and unanswered rests on a wooden surface with a key inserted in the front lock. View XIII
Archive XIV A rectangular Regency rosewood letter box with mother-of-pearl inlaid labels marked answered and unanswered rests on a wooden surface with a key inserted in the front lock. View XIV
Archive XV A rectangular Regency rosewood letter box with mother-of-pearl inlaid labels marked answered and unanswered rests on a wooden surface with a key inserted in the front lock. View XV
Archive XVI A rectangular Regency rosewood letter box with mother-of-pearl inlaid labels marked answered and unanswered rests on a wooden surface with a key inserted in the front lock. View XVI
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Colin Brand Antiques

Colin Brand Antiques
Telephone 07786 922 409
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Stow on the Wold
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Apr 2014
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Items Sold 957
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A rectangular Regency rosewood letter box with mother-of-pearl inlaid labels marked answered and unanswered rests on a wooden surface with a key inserted in the front lock.
Regency Rosewood Letter Box
Ref: SA873190
A rectangular Regency rosewood letter box with mother-of-pearl inlaid labels marked answered and unanswered rests on a wooden surface with a key inserted in the front lock.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectLetter Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialRosewood, Mother-of-pearl, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsMother-of-pearl inlay, Slotted lid, Key escutcheon
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

FAQs

The Regency style, spanning roughly from 1811 to 1820, is characterised by classical proportions, clean architectural lines, and a heavy reliance on exotic veneers such as rosewood, often accented with brass or mother-of-pearl inlay.

These boxes were typically constructed from dense cabinet timbers like rosewood or mahogany, featuring secondary softwoods inside, and often incorporated metal locks, brass hinges, and mother-of-pearl escutcheons or label plates.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, genuine patina on the wood, original hardware including working locks with keys, and aged mother-of-pearl plaques rather than modern plastic or resin substitutes.

Placed atop a study desk, a credenza, or a bookshelf, an antique letter box provides textural contrast and historic interest while serving as a functional container for contemporary small items or correspondence.

Rosewood items should be kept away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the wood from drying out or fading, and maintained periodically with a micro-layer of quality beeswax rather than modern liquid silicone polishes.
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