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Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Writing, Victorian
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Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Writing, Victorian

1900 - 1920
Description

This is an antique campaign correspondence box. An Anglo-Indian, teak and bone inlaid colonial writing case with fitted interior, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Enticing writing box with a delightful array of hidden compartments

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select Teak shows fine grain interest and bright russet hues

Inlaid throughout with crisp, white bone for decorative appeal

Lid opens to reveal a fully-featured, convertible interior

Dressed with an inset lock to the drop-front fascia — key absent

The fascia rests at a canted angle to provide a writing slope

Two document trays offers seven and eight compartments respectively

Small cabinet to rear lifting outwards, with an internal pin lever accessing a hidden drawer

Dressed with a small bone handle, the field panel doors open to reveal small storage shelves

Set within the fitted frame, a final hidden drawer can be extended with the pin lever

Further storage offered by a pair of lift-out pen trays

This is a fascinating antique campaign correspondence box, with a charming suite of hidden compartments. A fine example of Anglo-Indian colonial craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 45.5cm (18'')

Max Depth: 29.5cm (11.5'')

Max Height: 24.5cm (9.75'')

Extended Width: 45.5cm (18'')

Extended Depth: 64.5cm (25.5'')

Extended Height: 46cm (18'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.8554

Physical Dimensions
Height
24.5cm (9.65")
Width
45.5cm (17.91")
Depth
29.5cm (11.61")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Anglo Indian Writing Box to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA919139
Dealers Internal Reference
18.8554
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Description
This is an antique campaign correspondence box.
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An Anglo-Indian, teak and bone inlaid colonial writing case with fitted interior, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
London Fine Antiques

Enticing writing box with a delightful array of hidden compartments

fig 1. An open dark rosewood Anglo Indian campaign correspondence box featuring bone inlay border detailing and fitted internal compartments with small wooden cabinet doors.
fig 1. Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Writing, Victorian

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select Teak shows fine grain interest and bright russet hues

Inlaid throughout with crisp, white bone for decorative appeal

Lid opens to reveal a fully-featured, convertible interior

fig 2. An open dark rosewood Anglo Indian campaign correspondence box featuring bone inlay border detailing and fitted internal compartments with small wooden cabinet doors.
fig 2. Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Writing, Victorian

Dressed with an inset lock to the drop-front fascia — key absent

The fascia rests at a canted angle to provide a writing slope

Two document trays offers seven and eight compartments respectively

Small cabinet to rear lifting outwards, with an internal pin lever accessing a hidden drawer

fig 3. An open dark rosewood Anglo Indian campaign correspondence box featuring bone inlay border detailing and fitted internal compartments with small wooden cabinet doors.
fig 3. Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Writing, Victorian

Dressed with a small bone handle, the field panel doors open to reveal small storage shelves

Set within the fitted frame, a final hidden drawer can be extended with the pin lever

Further storage offered by a pair of lift-out pen trays

fig 4. An open dark rosewood Anglo Indian campaign correspondence box featuring bone inlay border detailing and fitted internal compartments with small wooden cabinet doors.
fig 4. Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Writing, Victorian

This is a fascinating antique campaign correspondence box, with a charming suite of hidden compartments. A fine example of Anglo-Indian colonial craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready to enjoy.

fig 5. An open dark rosewood Anglo Indian campaign correspondence box featuring bone inlay border detailing and fitted internal compartments with small wooden cabinet doors.
fig 5. Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Writing, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 45.5cm (18'')

Max Depth: 29.5cm (11.5'')

Max Height: 24.5cm (9.75'')

Extended Width: 45.5cm (18'')

Extended Depth: 64.5cm (25.5'')

Extended Height: 46cm (18'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

fig 6. An open dark rosewood Anglo Indian campaign correspondence box featuring bone inlay border detailing and fitted internal compartments with small wooden cabinet doors.
fig 6. Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Writing, Victorian

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 18.8554

Height
24.5cm (9.65")
Width
45.5cm (17.91")
Depth
29.5cm (11.61")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Anglo Indian Writing Box to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA919139
Dealers Internal Ref
18.8554
London Fine Antiques
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Archive I An open dark rosewood Anglo Indian campaign correspondence box featuring bone inlay border detailing and fitted internal compartments with small wooden cabinet doors.

Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Writing, Victorian

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An open dark rosewood Anglo Indian campaign correspondence box featuring bone inlay border detailing and fitted internal compartments with small wooden cabinet doors.
Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Writing, Victorian
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An Anglo Indian campaign correspondence box is a portable writing container produced in India during the British colonial period, designed to store writing materials and documents safely during military or administrative travel.

These pieces were typically crafted from native exotic hardwoods such as rosewood, teak, or padauk, and frequently feature bone, ivory, or brass inlays alongside flush-fitted metal hardware.

Authentic pieces exhibit handcrafted joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, distinct native timbers, traditional regional inlay patterns, and internal compartments proportioned for period stationery and inkwells.

A correspondence box can be placed open or closed on an office desk, console table, or library shelf to serve as a functional stationery organiser or a textured decorative accent.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth, keep the box away from direct heat sources to prevent timber movement or cracking, and apply clear beeswax sparingly to protect the wood finish.
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