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Victorian Rosewood Ladies Writing Desk
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Victorian Rosewood Ladies Writing Desk

19th century
Sold 27 December 2025 · Carse Antiques
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Description

Victorian rosewood and mother-of-pearl inlaid Ladies folding writing desk in pretty decent condition. Some pewter line inlay to the top. Nicely fitted inside with two glass ink bottles and various compartments. Original brass lock with working key. All the rosewood veneer is in good order with no repairs. Some of the pewter line is missing from the top but this hardly notices. Nice colour with a waxed finish.

SIZE; 14" by 10" by 3 1/2" high

CIRCA; 1870 - 1890

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
35.5cm (13.98")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Declaration

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

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SA1115113
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Description
Victorian rosewood and mother-of-pearl inlaid Ladies folding writing desk in pretty decent condition. Some pewter line inlay to the top. Nicely fitted inside with two glass ink bottles and various compartments. Original brass lock with working key. All the rosewood veneer is in good order with no repairs. Some of the pewter line is missing from the top but this hardly notices. Nice colour with a waxed finish.

SIZE; 14" by 10" by 3 1/2" high

CIRCA; 1870 - 1890

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
35.5cm (13.98")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Date of Manufacture

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

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SA1115113
Carse Antiques
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Specialists in georgian and earlier furniture

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Archive I A rectangular dark wood Victorian writing box featuring geometric mother-of-pearl inlay and a central brass lock. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Rosewood Ladies Writing Desk

Archive II A rectangular dark wood Victorian writing box featuring geometric mother-of-pearl inlay and a central brass lock. View II
Archive III A rectangular dark wood Victorian writing box featuring geometric mother-of-pearl inlay and a central brass lock. View III
Archive IV A rectangular dark wood Victorian writing box featuring geometric mother-of-pearl inlay and a central brass lock. View IV
Archive V A rectangular dark wood Victorian writing box featuring geometric mother-of-pearl inlay and a central brass lock. View V
Archive VI A rectangular dark wood Victorian writing box featuring geometric mother-of-pearl inlay and a central brass lock. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular dark wood Victorian writing box featuring geometric mother-of-pearl inlay and a central brass lock. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular dark wood Victorian writing box featuring geometric mother-of-pearl inlay and a central brass lock. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular dark wood Victorian writing box featuring geometric mother-of-pearl inlay and a central brass lock. View IX
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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
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A rectangular dark wood Victorian writing box featuring geometric mother-of-pearl inlay and a central brass lock.
Victorian Rosewood Ladies Writing Desk
Ref: SA1115113
A rectangular dark wood Victorian writing box featuring geometric mother-of-pearl inlay and a central brass lock.
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  • ObjectWriting Box
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialRosewood, Mother of Pearl, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsMother of pearl inlay, Brass escutcheon, Sloped lid
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 35.5 cm (14 in) x D 25.5 cm (10 in)

FAQs

A writing slope is a portable desktop box featuring a hinged, angled writing surface designed for holding correspondence materials and stationery.

These boxes are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut, frequently embellished with brass escutcheons and mother-of-pearl inlay.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional timber shrinkage, period brass hardware, and hand-fitted interior compartments lined with velvet or leather.

A writing box functions effectively as a decorative accent placed upon a console table, desk, or bookshelf, serving both as display decor and concealed storage.

Preservation requires dusting with a dry, soft cloth and occasionally applying high-quality microcrystalline wax, avoiding water, silicone polishes, and direct sunlight.
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