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Description

This is a lovely early 1800s rosewood tabletop stationery/letter box.

The sides are made in rosewood to look like a basket. The hinged lid has two slots in it probably for 'answered' and 'unanswered' mail, it has a divided interior. It comes with a working key. The box stands on compressed bun feet and measures approx 22cm w x 12cm d x 12.5cm h.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Rosewood Stationery Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1118193

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is a lovely early 1800s rosewood tabletop stationery/letter box.

The sides are made in rosewood to look like a basket.

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The hinged lid has two slots in it probably for 'answered' and 'unanswered' mail, it has a divided interior.

Opus Antiques

It comes with a working key. The box stands on compressed bun feet and measures approx 22cm w x 12cm d x 12.5cm h.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Rosewood Stationery Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1118193

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Opus Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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ObjectDecorative Boxes
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialRosewood, Brass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsLattice fretwork, Bun feet, Turned top knob, Brass key escutcheon

FAQs

Treen refers to small, functional wooden household objects made by turning, carving, or joining wood, which became highly collectable during the Victorian era for their craftsmanship and utility.

These boxes were typically constructed from dense exotic hardwoods like rosewood or mahogany, featuring dovetailed joints, brass hardware, and intricate pierced or fretwork panels.

Authenticity is identified through period-appropriate hand-cut dovetailing, patination on the wood, genuine brass escutcheons, and traditional hand-turned feet or knobs.

An antique wooden box adds texture and historic character when placed on a modern desk, bookshelf, or console table to store contemporary odds and ends.

Maintain antique rosewood by keeping it out of direct sunlight, avoiding excessive humidity fluctuations, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the grain without clogging.