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Olivewood Stationery Box / Writing Box
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Olivewood Stationery Box / Writing Box

19th century
Sold 11 October 2025 · Athey Antiques
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Description

Handsome olivewood stationery cabinet / writing box with working lock and key.

The interior with gilt edged, tooled leather covered lid holding scissors, letter opener, pen, pencil, various sized stationery compartments, ink wells and pen rest and a fitted drawer below and tooled leather writing surface.

with some wear & tear commensurate with age and use, overall, this is a lovely quality stationery box in good condition.

please contact us for further details.

reasonably priced delivery available.

height 10.5" 27 cm

length 13.5" 35 cm

depth 7" 18 cm

all sizes approximate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Athey Antiques has dated this Olivewood Stationery Box to the 1890s.

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SA940621
Dealers Internal Reference
ath3333
Description
Handsome olivewood stationery cabinet / writing box with working lock and key.

The interior with gilt edged, tooled leather covered lid holding scissors, letter opener, pen, pencil, various sized stationery compartments, ink wells and pen rest and a fitted drawer below and tooled leather writing surface.

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with some wear & tear commensurate with age and use, overall, this is a lovely quality stationery box in good condition.
Athey Antiques

please contact us for further details.

reasonably priced delivery available.

height 10.5" 27 cm

length 13.5" 35 cm

depth 7" 18 cm

all sizes approximate.

Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Olivewood Stationery Box to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA940621
Dealers Internal Ref
ath3333
Athey Antiques
Athey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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Archive I An open olivewood stationery and writing box featuring fitted compartments, inkwells, and a hinged leather writing surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Athey Antiques

Athey Antiques
Telephone 01665 604229 or 07836 718350
Location
Castle Corner
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1JQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/athey
Verified Since Dec 2010
Items For Sale 120
Items Sold 2,095
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An open olivewood stationery and writing box featuring fitted compartments, inkwells, and a hinged leather writing surface.
Olivewood stationery box / writing box
Ref: SA940621
An open olivewood stationery and writing box featuring fitted compartments, inkwells, and a hinged leather writing surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWriting Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOlivewood, leather, brass, glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFitted letter compartments, Gilt-tooled leather inserts, Integrated glass inkwells, Drop-front drawer
  • SizeH 27 cm (11 in) x W 35 cm (14 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

FAQs

An antique writing box is a portable desk or fitted cabinet designed to store writing implements, paper, and correspondence materials securely.

They were typically constructed from hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, oak, rosewood, and olivewood, often featuring leather liners, brass hardware, and velvet or silk interiors.

Authenticity is identified through traditional joinery methods, period-appropriate hardware like brass hinges and locks, natural wear patterns, and historical construction techniques specific to the 18th and 19th centuries.

An antique writing box can be displayed closed on a console table, or opened on a study desk or sideboard to add historic character and functional surface storage to a room.

Preservation involves keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity, cleaning the wood with a soft, dry cloth, and occasionally applying appropriate microcrystalline wax to protect the finish.
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