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Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box
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Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box

19th century
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Unusual Antique Victorian quality rosewood writing box having a quality rosewood rectangular shaped top with a shaped gallery above two drawers opening to reveal a fitted compartment for sewing items and a removable writing slope with the original velvet writing surface, two lift up lids opening to reveal storage compartments and a pair of original ink wells with silver plated tops standing on shaped bracket feet united by a shaped apron

H 18 x W 33 x D 21.5cm

Date 1850

£1185

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
21.5cm (8.46")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Writing Box to the 1850s.

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SA909483
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1352
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Unusual Antique Victorian quality rosewood writing box having a quality rosewood rectangular shaped top with a shaped gallery above two drawers opening to reveal a fitted compartment for sewing items and a removable writing slope with the original velvet writing surface, two lift up lids opening to reveal storage compartments and a pair of original ink wells with silver plated tops standing on shaped bracket feet united by a shaped apron

H 18 x W 33 x D 21.5cm

Date 1850

£1185

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
21.5cm (8.46")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Writing Box to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA909483
Dealers Internal Ref
1352
London City Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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An antique Victorian dark rosewood writing box featuring a scalloped top gallery rail, two drawer fronts with diamond inlay surrounding central keyholes, and a shaped apron base.
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box
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Victorian writing boxes were portable desktop cases used during the nineteenth century to store correspondence materials, inkwells, pens, and paper.

These boxes were crafted predominantly from fine timber veneers such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut, often featuring brass hardware, inlaid stringing, and interior fabric or leather linings.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut dovetail joints, solid brass escutcheons or corner straps, period-appropriate locks, and natural signs of age across the timber surfaces.

A writing box can serve as a decorative focal point on an office desk, console table, or sideboard, providing concealed storage for modern stationery or small personal accessories.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent veneer movement, and clean the surface periodically using a soft cloth and high-quality beeswax.
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