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Antique Victorian Walnut Brass Bound Desktop Stationery Box/writing Slope C1860
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Antique Victorian Walnut Brass Bound Desktop Stationery Box/writing Slope C1860

19th century
Sold 27 February 2026 · Robert Bush Antiques
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Exceptional Victorian antique brass bound walnut stationery box/writing slope c 1860 in immaculate, original condition.

This beautiful box is 37cm wide and is truly a wonderful piece of craftsmanship.

The upper section opens on the key to reveal sections for stationery, with two small sections with velvet lids.

The two cut glass inkwells are brass mounted and are in perfect condition and completely original.

The lower section unfolds to reveal a writing slope covered in the original blue velvet (very slight wear to the area around the join).

A sign of true craftsmanship is the screw heads all face exactly the same way!

This is a stunning cabinet and worthy of a place in the very best of settings. The figured walnut is simply the very best, and I can find no faults with it at all. Of course, it's 160 years old and will show small signs of use and wear, but there is no damage at all.

Free UK postage

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Stationery Box to the Victorian era.

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SA1164028
Dealers Internal Reference
0227
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Description
Exceptional Victorian antique brass bound walnut stationery box/writing slope c 1860 in immaculate, original condition.

This beautiful box is 37cm wide and is truly a wonderful piece of craftsmanship.

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The upper section opens on the key to reveal sections for stationery, with two small sections with velvet lids.
Robert Bush Antiques
fig 1. An antique Victorian walnut stationery box and writing slope featuring prominent brass strapwork, cross motifs, and fitted glass inkwells.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Walnut Brass Bound Desktop Stationery Box/writing Slope C1860

The two cut glass inkwells are brass mounted and are in perfect condition and completely original.

The lower section unfolds to reveal a writing slope covered in the original blue velvet (very slight wear to the area around the join).

fig 2. An antique Victorian walnut stationery box and writing slope featuring prominent brass strapwork, cross motifs, and fitted glass inkwells.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Walnut Brass Bound Desktop Stationery Box/writing Slope C1860

A sign of true craftsmanship is the screw heads all face exactly the same way!

This is a stunning cabinet and worthy of a place in the very best of settings. The figured walnut is simply the very best, and I can find no faults with it at all. Of course, it's 160 years old and will show small signs of use and wear, but there is no damage at all.

Free UK postage

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Stationery Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1164028
Dealers Internal Ref
0227
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

Antique georgian, victorian & edwardian silverware & collectables, antique boxes and caddies and decorative items.

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An antique Victorian walnut stationery box and writing slope featuring prominent brass strapwork, cross motifs, and fitted glass inkwells.
Antique Victorian walnut brass bound desktop stationery box/writing slope c1860
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An antique Victorian walnut stationery box and writing slope featuring prominent brass strapwork, cross motifs, and fitted glass inkwells.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass strapwork, Cross escutcheons, Fitted inkwells, Dovetailed joints
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 37 cm (15 in) x D 27 cm (11 in)

A Victorian brass-bound stationery box is a desk accessory from the mid-to-late 19th century, designed to hold writing paper, envelopes, and correspondence items, typically reinforced with brass strapping for durability and decorative effect.

These boxes were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood, and featured fitted interiors of velvet or leather, complemented by brass corners, escutcheons, and glass inkwells.

Authenticity is identified through hand-cut dovetail joints, period-correct brass hardware fastened with hand-turned screws, high-grade timber veneers, and structural wear consistent with mid-19th-century manufacturing methods.

An antique box can be displayed closed on an office desk or side table to add tactile warmth and historical contrast to a contemporary workspace or living area.

Preservation requires dusting with a dry, soft cloth, avoiding direct sunlight to protect the wood grain, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber without harming the original polish.
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