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Superior Scottish Rosewood Writing Box. Mint
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Superior Scottish Rosewood Writing Box. Mint

19th century
Sold 28 May 2023 · Carse Antiques
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Description

Superior mid 19th century Scottish rosewood and brass bound writing box or lap desk in mint condition. Made by S. WOOLFIELD, 66 BUCHANAN STREET. GLASGOW. There are two makers labels inside the box. This is a high quality item made by one of Scotlands finest box makers of the 19th century. It is all completely original except for one of the ink bottles. The interior secret drawers are beautifully made. The inside has its original tooled leather. Apart from the one bottle this is as good as they come and very clean. The box retains its original key and the lock works perfectly.

S. Woolfield is listed as "Jewelers and makers of highest quality writing boxs, dressing cases and importers of fancy foreign goods".

The brass inlaid shield to the top of the box is inscribed "JOHN SMITH 1857"

SIZE; 22" wide by 11 1/2" deep by 7" high when closed up.

CIRCA; 1850

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA958353
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Please note UK carriage prices quoted are for MAINLAND UK only and do not include Northern Ireland, Scottish islands etc. Postage costs quoted cover all areas.

Description
Superior mid 19th century Scottish rosewood and brass bound writing box or lap desk in mint condition. Made by S. WOOLFIELD, 66 BUCHANAN STREET. GLASGOW. There are two makers labels inside the box. This is a high quality item made by one of Scotlands finest box makers of the 19th century. It is all completely original except for one of the ink bottles. The interior secret drawers are beautifully made. The inside has its original tooled leather. Apart from the one bottle this is as good as they come and very clean. The box retains its original key and the lock works perfectly.

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Woolfield is listed as "Jewelers and makers of highest quality writing boxs, dressing cases and importers of fancy foreign goods".
Carse Antiques

The brass inlaid shield to the top of the box is inscribed "JOHN SMITH 1857"

SIZE; 22" wide by 11 1/2" deep by 7" high when closed up.

CIRCA; 1850

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA958353
Carse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specialists in georgian and earlier furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Carse Antiques Profile Page

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Carse Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Carse Antiques
Telephone 01821 670 770 or 07734 345 652
Location
The Mill Room
Rait Antique Centre
Rait
Perthshire
PH2 7RT
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/carse
Verified Since Mar 2011
Items For Sale 198
Items Sold 3,085
Carse Antiques
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Superior Scottish Rosewood Writing Box. Mint
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)
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