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Large Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut and Brass Bound Writing Box
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Large Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut and Brass Bound Writing Box

19th century
Sold 8 July 2025 · Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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Large antique Victorian quality burr walnut and brass bound writing box, Quality burr walnut writing box with brass bounds and corners, opening up to reveal a writing slope with original green velvet interior, lifting up to reveal a storage compartment.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Burr Walnut Writing Box to the 1860s.

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SA1150535
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384
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Description
Large antique Victorian quality burr walnut and brass bound writing box, Quality burr walnut writing box with brass bounds and corners, opening up to reveal a writing slope with original green velvet interior, lifting up to reveal a storage compartment.
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Burr Walnut Writing Box to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1150535
Dealers Internal Ref
384
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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A rectangular Victorian burr walnut writing box featuring prominent brass banding, corner reinforcement plates, and a central brass escutcheon. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular Victorian burr walnut writing box featuring prominent brass banding, corner reinforcement plates, and a central brass escutcheon. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large Antique Victorian Quality Burr Walnut and Brass Bound Writing Box

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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

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A rectangular Victorian burr walnut writing box featuring prominent brass banding, corner reinforcement plates, and a central brass escutcheon.
Large antique Victorian quality burr walnut and brass bound writing box
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A rectangular Victorian burr walnut writing box featuring prominent brass banding, corner reinforcement plates, and a central brass escutcheon.
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  • ObjectWriting Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Burr Walnut, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsBrass banding, Corner reinforcement, Book-matched veneer, Shield escutcheon
  • SizeH 17 cm (7 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

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Victorian writing boxes, often called slopes, became essential desk accessories during the 19th century as literacy rates rose and correspondence increased, providing a portable desk surface and secure storage for stationery, ink, and nibs.

These boxes were typically constructed from a secondary wood carcass veneered with decorative hardwoods such as burr walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, and reinforced with brass banding, corner guards, and flush-fitting campaign handles.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional period locks, matching timber grain across fitted interior compartments, and appropriate age-related patina on both the timber and the brass hardware.

An antique writing box can be placed closed upon a console table, sideboard, or home office desk to add textural warmth, historical interest, and a functional surface for holding small everyday items.

Maintain the timber by keeping it out of direct sunlight and away from rapid humidity fluctuations, applying occasional high-quality beeswax to nourish the wood and protect the delicate burr walnut veneer.
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