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Mahogany Brass-bound Writing Box
John Beazor Antiques
for sale €2,165     $2,350
£1,850

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Mahogany Brass-bound Writing Box

18th century
Description

Mahogany brass-bound writing box bearing the label “Bought from William Dobson” and bearing his trade label under both lids.  With a baized writing slope, each half lifting up to reveal compartments underneath.   Original gilded brass candle sconces.   Fitted and compartments for an ink bottle, nibs and pens etc, one with a secret sprung drawer.  One long drawer in the base;  the lid can be supported on a ratchet with the original detachable reading bar.

William Dobson is recorded at 166 Strand, London, from 1805 to 1825.  The original lock, stamped ‘GR’ , indicates the reign of George IV, 1820 to 1830.

Defra self declaration certificate (for the ivory):  9BDPCP42

John Beazor Antiques is a family firm, established in 1875 and based in Cambridge since 1940. We are a traditional antiques shop, but very much in the 21st century. We deal in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks. We choose our stock for its originality and for the quality of its colour, patination and design.

We are members of the BADA. We do not exhibit at fairs preferring to deal from our Cambridge shop where we hold Open Weekends from time to time.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Declaration

John Beazor Antiques has dated this Mahogany Writing Slope Box to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA957323
Dealers Internal Reference
9386
Description
Mahogany brass-bound writing box bearing the label “Bought from William Dobson” and bearing his trade label under both lids.  With a baized writing slope, each half lifting up to reveal compartments underneath.   Original gilded brass candle sconces.   Fitted and compartments for an ink bottle, nibs and pens etc, one with a secret sprung drawer.
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  One long drawer in the base;  the lid can be supported on a ratchet with the original detachable reading bar.
John Beazor Antiques
fig 1. An open antique mahogany writing box with brass corner mounts, revealing a green baize writing surface, internal pen tray compartments, and a stationers paper label inside the lid.
fig 1. Mahogany Brass-bound Writing Box

William Dobson is recorded at 166 Strand, London, from 1805 to 1825.  The original lock, stamped ‘GR’ , indicates the reign of George IV, 1820 to 1830.

Defra self declaration certificate (for the ivory):  9BDPCP42

fig 2. An open antique mahogany writing box with brass corner mounts, revealing a green baize writing surface, internal pen tray compartments, and a stationers paper label inside the lid.
fig 2. Mahogany Brass-bound Writing Box

John Beazor Antiques is a family firm, established in 1875 and based in Cambridge since 1940. We are a traditional antiques shop, but very much in the 21st century. We deal in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks. We choose our stock for its originality and for the quality of its colour, patination and design.

We are members of the BADA. We do not exhibit at fairs preferring to deal from our Cambridge shop where we hold Open Weekends from time to time.

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Date of Manufacture

John Beazor Antiques has dated this Mahogany Writing Slope Box to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA957323
Dealers Internal Ref
9386
John Beazor Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2017

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks - chosen for their quality, colour and patination

Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

John Beazor Antiques is a registered member of BADA 

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Archive I An open antique mahogany writing box with brass corner mounts, revealing a green baize writing surface, internal pen tray compartments, and a stationers paper label inside the lid.

Mahogany brass-bound writing box

Archive II An open antique mahogany writing box with brass corner mounts, revealing a green baize writing surface, internal pen tray compartments, and a stationers paper label inside the lid. View II
Archive III An open antique mahogany writing box with brass corner mounts, revealing a green baize writing surface, internal pen tray compartments, and a stationers paper label inside the lid. View III
Archive IV An open antique mahogany writing box with brass corner mounts, revealing a green baize writing surface, internal pen tray compartments, and a stationers paper label inside the lid. View IV
Archive V An open antique mahogany writing box with brass corner mounts, revealing a green baize writing surface, internal pen tray compartments, and a stationers paper label inside the lid. View V
Archive VI An open antique mahogany writing box with brass corner mounts, revealing a green baize writing surface, internal pen tray compartments, and a stationers paper label inside the lid. View VI
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John Beazor Antiques
Telephone 01223 355178 or 07774 123 379
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78-80 Regent Street
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CB2 1DP
United Kingdom
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An open antique mahogany writing box with brass corner mounts, revealing a green baize writing surface, internal pen tray compartments, and a stationers paper label inside the lid.
Mahogany brass-bound writing box
Ref: SA957323
An open antique mahogany writing box with brass corner mounts, revealing a green baize writing surface, internal pen tray compartments, and a stationers paper label inside the lid.
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FAQs

A writing slope is a portable wooden box featuring a hinged top that unfolds to form an inclined writing surface, popular during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries for correspondents on the move.

These boxes were constructed from solid or veneered hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, often reinforced with brass corner straps and lined internally with wool baize or velvet.

Authentic period examples feature flush-fitting brass corner mounts, hand-cut dovetail joinery, fitted pen trays, inkwell compartments, and original paper maker labels pasted inside the lids.

Position the writing box open or closed upon a desk, sideboard top, or bookshelf to introduce historical texture and context to a study or living area.

Maintain the timber surface by dusting with a lint-free cloth and applying clear beeswax periodically, while avoiding moisture near the fabric lining and brass mounts.
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