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Good 19th Century Leather Writing Box
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Good 19th Century Leather Writing Box

19th century
Sold 13 September 2024 · Carse Antiques
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Description

Good 19th century leather writing or stationery box in original condition. Dark blue leather with gold gilt line decoration. Full fitted inside with all the original fittings. Fold out writing slope. 3 drawers and various letter compartments. The condition is basically very good but there is slight rubbing to the leather on the corners as you would expect and the lock has been broken.

SIZE; 12" wide by 6" deep by 9 1/2" tall

CIRCA; 1880 - 1900

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated this Antique Leather Writing Box to the Victorian era.

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SA1063033
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Description
Good 19th century leather writing or stationery box in original condition. Dark blue leather with gold gilt line decoration. Full fitted inside with all the original fittings. Fold out writing slope. 3 drawers and various letter compartments.
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The condition is basically very good but there is slight rubbing to the leather on the corners as you would expect and the lock has been broken.
Carse Antiques

SIZE; 12" wide by 6" deep by 9 1/2" tall

CIRCA; 1880 - 1900

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated this Antique Leather Writing Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1063033
Carse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specialists in georgian and earlier furniture

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A rectangular black leather-covered antique writing box featuring gilt tool lines, a central brass carrying handle, and a keyhole escutcheon. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular black leather-covered antique writing box featuring gilt tool lines, a central brass carrying handle, and a keyhole escutcheon. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Good 19th Century Leather Writing Box

Archive II A rectangular black leather-covered antique writing box featuring gilt tool lines, a central brass carrying handle, and a keyhole escutcheon. View II
Archive III A rectangular black leather-covered antique writing box featuring gilt tool lines, a central brass carrying handle, and a keyhole escutcheon. View III
Archive IV A rectangular black leather-covered antique writing box featuring gilt tool lines, a central brass carrying handle, and a keyhole escutcheon. View IV
Archive V A rectangular black leather-covered antique writing box featuring gilt tool lines, a central brass carrying handle, and a keyhole escutcheon. View V
Archive VI A rectangular black leather-covered antique writing box featuring gilt tool lines, a central brass carrying handle, and a keyhole escutcheon. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular black leather-covered antique writing box featuring gilt tool lines, a central brass carrying handle, and a keyhole escutcheon. View VII
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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
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Items Sold 3,085
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A rectangular black leather-covered antique writing box featuring gilt tool lines, a central brass carrying handle, and a keyhole escutcheon.
Good 19th Century Leather Writing Box
Ref: SA1063033
A rectangular black leather-covered antique writing box featuring gilt tool lines, a central brass carrying handle, and a keyhole escutcheon.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBoxes and Cases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLeather, Wood, Brass
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsGilt tooling, Brass carrying handle, Keyhole escutcheon, Hinged lid
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 30.5 cm (12 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Writing boxes gained immense popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries as portable desks for correspondence, travel, and personal administration before the widespread availability of fixed stationery furniture.

These boxes typically featured a robust timber carcass, often pine or mahogany, covered in embossed or tooled leather, and fitted with brass hardware such as carrying handles, hinges, and lock escutcheons.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate construction methods such as hand-cut dovetail joints, patinated leather with genuine wear, hand-forged or cast brass fittings, and traditional key-operated locks.

It functions effectively as a decorative desk accessory or tabletop storage piece, adding historical texture and sophisticated contrast when placed on a modern console, sideboard, or home office desk.

Maintain the leather by keeping it out of direct sunlight and occasionally treating it with microcrystalline wax or appropriate leather balsam to prevent drying and cracking, while avoiding harsh chemical cleaners.
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