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Victorian Coromandel Stationary and Letter Box
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Victorian Coromandel Stationary and Letter Box

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Sturmans Antiques
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A Victorian coromandel domed top stationary and letter box with decorative brass bound exterior and original fitted interior c.1875. The domed top exterior veneered with coromandel and bound with decorative brass fittings, secured with matching studs; embossed copper bosses to the front and lid. The hinged lid opening to reveal an original fitted interior, with silk lined lid and divisions to the box to hold stationary or letters. Presented in excellent condition with a deep shine and original patina. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 9" wide x 5" deep x 6.5" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £14.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Coromandel Stationery Box to the Victorian era.

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SA1066405
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Stock number 39456
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A Victorian coromandel domed top stationary and letter box with decorative brass bound exterior and original fitted interior c.1875.
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The domed top exterior veneered with coromandel and bound with decorative brass fittings, secured with matching studs; embossed copper bosses to the front and lid.
Sturmans Antiques

The hinged lid opening to reveal an original fitted interior, with silk lined lid and divisions to the box to hold stationary or letters. Presented in excellent condition with a deep shine and original patina. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 9" wide x 5" deep x 6.5" high.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £14.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Coromandel Stationery Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1066405
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 39456
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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Archive I A domed Victorian coromandel wood stationery box featuring dark striped grain, brass strapwork, and decorative roundels. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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A domed Victorian coromandel wood stationery box featuring dark striped grain, brass strapwork, and decorative roundels.
Victorian Coromandel Stationary and Letter Box
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A domed Victorian coromandel wood stationery box featuring dark striped grain, brass strapwork, and decorative roundels.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectStationery Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCoromandel Wood, Brass, Ceramic
  • ColourDark Brown, Brass
  • MotifsDomed lid, Brass strapwork, Decorative medallions, Escutcheon
  • SizeH 16.5 cm (6 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 12.5 cm (5 in)

This Victorian stationery and letter box is a nineteenth-century gentleman's library accessory in the Victorian style. The piece uses coromandel wood, brass, and ceramic materials, presenting a dark brown timber colour with a deep shine, original patina, and brass highlights. The box has a domed lid, decorative brass strapwork, decorative medallions, and an escutcheon, with embossed copper bosses on the front and lid. Measuring 16.5 cm high, 23 cm wide, and 12.5 cm deep, it sits upon an office desk to hold stationery or letters. Position this lidded box on a study desk or tabletop to store correspondence, notes, and writing paper within easy reach. The hinged lid lifts to open an original fitted interior, complete with a silk-lined lid and wooden divisions designed to organise papers neatly. The exterior showcases striking dark striped grain across the curved wooden surfaces, complemented by polished metal mounts and ornate roundel details fastened with small brass studs. This practical container suits traditional home offices, studies, or libraries, bringing period character and organised storage to a workspace.

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A Victorian coromandel stationery box is a desktop accessory designed during the nineteenth century to store writing paper, envelopes, and postal implements, typically featuring decorative metalwork and a hinged lid.

These boxes were constructed from coromandel wooda hardwood native to India and Sri Lanka with striped grainand accented with brass strapwork, escutcheons, and decorative cabochons.

Authentic Victorian examples display hand-cut dovetail joinery, heavy cast brass hardware, period locks, and internal compartments lined in silk, velvet, or leather.

Position the box on an office desk, console table, or library bookshelf as a focal decorative object alongside contemporary desk accessories or neutral ceramics.

Keep the object away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood movement, dust regularly with a soft microfibre cloth, and apply microcrystalline wax sparingly to protect the polished wood finish.
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