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An Early 18th Century Oak Desk Box.
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An Early 18th Century Oak Desk Box.

18th century
Sold 11 July 2025 · Youngs Antiques
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An early 18th century carved oak desk box, having a duel carved panel frontage depicting two flowers with extended leaves and the owners initials A.S central below the lock plate. The lid lifts up to reveal a fitted interior consisiting of three drawers above a large open space for paperwork or books. The box has a superb colour and is in very good condition, and is ready to use, and comes complete with working lock and key.

Date of Manufacture

Youngs Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Desk Box to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
43.5cm (17.13")
Reference Numbers
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SA1145192
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Description
An early 18th century carved oak desk box, having a duel carved panel frontage depicting two flowers with extended leaves and the owners initials A.S central below the lock plate.
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The lid lifts up to reveal a fitted interior consisiting of three drawers above a large open space for paperwork or books.
Youngs Antiques

The box has a superb colour and is in very good condition, and is ready to use, and comes complete with working lock and key.

Date of Manufacture

Youngs Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Desk Box to the 18th Century.

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
43.5cm (17.13")
Reference Numbers
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SA1145192
Youngs Antiques
Youngs Antiques
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Specialist in fine art and antiques.

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An early 18th-century dark oak desk box featuring hand-carved foliate panels and a central iron lock plate.
An early 18th century oak desk box.
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An early 18th-century dark oak desk box featuring hand-carved foliate panels and a central iron lock plate.
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  • ObjectBoxes & Chests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleEarly Georgian / 17th-18th Century English Vernacular
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved foliate panels, Sloped hinged lid, Initials carving, Iron lock plate
  • SizeH 29 cm (11 in) x W 70 cm (28 in) x D 43.5 cm (17 in)

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Desk boxes, also known as slope desks, were portable writing surfaces used before permanent stationary desks became common in homes, often featuring compartments for ink, quills, and documents.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid quarter-sawn English oak, often joined with hand-cut dovetail joints, pegged construction, and fitted with hand-wrought iron or brass hardware.

Authentic items display period-correct tool marks, natural timber oxidisation, hand-forged hinges and locks, and traditional joinery consistent with 18th-century cabinet making.

Place the box on a console table, sideboard, or desk as a focal point to add texture, history, and functional storage for modern desk accessories.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels, avoid direct sunlight, and periodically feed the wood with traditional beeswax to preserve the finish and prevent drying.
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