Antique Campaign Writing Box, English, Brass, Correspondence Case, Regency, 1820

Name: Antique Campaign Writing Box, English, Brass, Correspondence Case, Regency, 1820
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA994694
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by London Fine Antiques

Description

This is an antique campaign writing box. An English, mahogany and brass correspondence case, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

Beautifully crafted in the Campaign manner, with superb colour and figuring

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select stocks present fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Brass presents lightly aged golden tones throughout

Decorative inlaid brass to the lid surrounds the inset carry handle

Bound to each corner with a quartet of brass brackets

Fascinating diamond lozenge lock escutcheon in brass — untested, key absent

Light blue silk cotton textile lining dresses the lid interior

Removable tray insert dressed with a distinctive faux crocodile pad

Naturally finished lower compartment in an appealing, clean order

This is a striking antique campaign writing box with a pleasingly decorative appearance. A treat for the desktop or bookshelf. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 33.5cm (13.25'')

Max Depth: 22cm (8.75'')

Max Height: 12cm (4.75'')

Tray Interior Width: 29.5cm (11.5'')

Tray Interior Depth: 18.5cm (7.25'')

Tray Interior Height: 3.5cm (1.5'')

Box Interior Width: 30.5cm (12'')

Box Interior Depth: 19.5cm (7.75'')

Box Interior Height: 9.5cm (3.75'')

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Physical Dimensions

Height

12cm (4.72")

Width

33.5cm (13.19")

Depth

22cm (8.66")

Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA994694

Dealers Internal Reference

18.9336

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is an antique campaign writing box. An English, mahogany and brass correspondence case, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

Beautifully crafted in the Campaign manner, with superb colour and figuring

fig 1. Antique Campaign Writing Box, English, Brass, Correspondence Case, Regency, 1820

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select stocks present fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Brass presents lightly aged golden tones throughout

Decorative inlaid brass to the lid surrounds the inset carry handle

fig 2. Antique Campaign Writing Box, English, Brass, Correspondence Case, Regency, 1820

Bound to each corner with a quartet of brass brackets

Fascinating diamond lozenge lock escutcheon in brass — untested, key absent

Light blue silk cotton textile lining dresses the lid interior

Removable tray insert dressed with a distinctive faux crocodile pad

fig 3. Antique Campaign Writing Box, English, Brass, Correspondence Case, Regency, 1820

Naturally finished lower compartment in an appealing, clean order

This is a striking antique campaign writing box with a pleasingly decorative appearance. A treat for the desktop or bookshelf. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.