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French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box
French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box

French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box

$1,200

H 6.14 in W 14.5 in D 9.5 in

French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French 19th century writing box made of exotic rosewood. The top of the petite trunk is inlaid

Category

19th Century French Other Antique Writing Box

Materials

Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet

Regency Rosewood Writing Box
Regency Rosewood Writing Box

Regency Rosewood Writing Box

$2,358

H 4 in W 14 in D 9.5 in

Regency Rosewood Writing Box

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

, late 17th/early 18th century period rosewood writing box having elegant brass inlaid decoration and

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Box

Materials

Rosewood

Antique English Coromandel Writing Box by Fisher
Antique English Coromandel Writing Box by Fisher

Antique English Coromandel Writing Box by Fisher

$5,008

H 5.91 in W 18.12 in D 10.44 in

Antique English Coromandel Writing Box by Fisher

By Joseph Bramah, Fisher Brothers

Located in Northampton, GB

Harlequin Pop Up Secret Compartment From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this

Category

Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

19th Century Boulle Writing Box with Inkwell
19th Century Boulle Writing Box with Inkwell

19th Century Boulle Writing Box with Inkwell

$2,200

H 15.5 in W 12.5 in D 6.75 in

19th Century Boulle Writing Box with Inkwell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century French writing box with inkwell. Boulle and Mother of Pearl.

Category

19th Century French Antique Writing Box

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box
Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box

Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box

$966

H 4.73 in W 15.95 in D 9.18 in

Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian quality rosewood writing box having a rectangular shaped quality rosewood lift up

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Other

Antique French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box
Antique French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box

Antique French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box

$16,694

H 4.53 in W 10.24 in D 7.09 in

Antique French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box

By Palais Royal

Located in Northampton, GB

Internal Music Box Playing Two Aires From our Writing Box collection, we are delighted to bring

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Writing Box

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg
Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg

Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg

$6,260

H 6.11 in W 15.75 in D 10.04 in

Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg

By F.L. Hausburg

Located in Northampton, GB

Heavily Inlaid with Mother of Pearl and Abalone From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to

Category

Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Shell, Wood, Satinwood

Captains Campaign Military Writing Box Compendium
Captains Campaign Military Writing Box Compendium

Captains Campaign Military Writing Box Compendium

$10,573

H 7.88 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in

Captains Campaign Military Writing Box Compendium

Located in Northampton, GB

Multiple Secret Compartments From our Writing Boxes collection, we are delighted to introduce

Category

Early 1800s English Campaign Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian quality burr walnut brass bounded writing box
Antique Victorian quality burr walnut brass bounded writing box

Antique Victorian quality burr walnut brass bounded writing box

$813

H 7.68 in W 17.92 in D 10.63 in

Antique Victorian quality burr walnut brass bounded writing box

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Victorian quality burr walnut brass bounded writing box having a quality antique Victorian

Category

Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Lovely antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid writing box
Lovely antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid writing box

Lovely antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid writing box

$709

H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 9.06 in

Lovely antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid writing box

Located in Ipswich, GB

Lovely antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid writing box having a lovely antique Victorian

Category

Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Georgian English Travel Writing Box Mahogany
Early 19th Century Georgian English Travel Writing Box Mahogany

Early 19th Century Georgian English Travel Writing Box Mahogany

$2,298

H 8.47 in W 23.23 in D 13.19 in

Early 19th Century Georgian English Travel Writing Box Mahogany

Located in Münster, DE

Writing box, mahogany, England, around 1830, writing surface with leather overlay, nice interior

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century English Walnut Writing Box with Inlay
Early 19th Century English Walnut Writing Box with Inlay

Early 19th Century English Walnut Writing Box with Inlay

$875

H 5 in W 11 in D 7.5 in

Early 19th Century English Walnut Writing Box with Inlay

Located in Tampa, FL

This exquisite English walnut writing box is a true testament to 19th century craftsmanship

Category

1880s English Antique Writing Box

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Satinwood, Walnut

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box

$1,107Sale Price|20% Off

H 3.75 in W 13.98 in D 9.45 in

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

Unusual Antique Victorian quality rosewood inlaid writing box with two lift up tops opening to

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Other

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box

$1,541Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.09 in W 13 in D 8.47 in

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

Unusual antique Victorian quality rosewood writing box having a quality rosewood rectangular shaped

Category

1850s English Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Period Rosewood Campaign Writing Box, England
Regency Period Rosewood Campaign Writing Box, England

Regency Period Rosewood Campaign Writing Box, England

$1,660

H 7.49 in W 19.1 in D 11.82 in

Regency Period Rosewood Campaign Writing Box, England

Located in Kastrup, DK

Campaign travel writing box from the Regency period, England, circa 1820. Made for a military

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Antique English Mother of Pearl & Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg
Antique English Mother of Pearl & Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg

Antique English Mother of Pearl & Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg

$3,860

H 5.9 in W 16.14 in D 5.9 in

Antique English Mother of Pearl & Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg

By F.L. Hausburg

Located in Northampton, GB

Firmly Attributed to Hausburg From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Pewter

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

$1,252Sale Price|20% Off

H 6.7 in W 5.71 in D 9.65 in

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

Superb quality antique Victorian burr walnut brass bound writing box having brass bounded corners

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Inlaid Coromandel Wood Writing Box
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Inlaid Coromandel Wood Writing Box

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Inlaid Coromandel Wood Writing Box

$1,719Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.34 in W 14.97 in D 10.04 in

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Inlaid Coromandel Wood Writing Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

Unusual antique Victorian quality inlaid coromandel wood writing box having quality inlaid

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Other

Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English. Dated 1871
Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English. Dated 1871

Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English. Dated 1871

$1,150

H 6.5 in W 17.75 in D 10 in

Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English. Dated 1871

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful burr walnut writing box or slope Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Fine brass

Category

1870s English Campaign Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Writing Box, Walnut with Inlays, England, Late 19th Century
Antique Writing Box, Walnut with Inlays, England, Late 19th Century

Antique Writing Box, Walnut with Inlays, England, Late 19th Century

$1,451

H 4.73 in W 11.7 in D 7.88 in

Antique Writing Box, Walnut with Inlays, England, Late 19th Century

Located in Regensburg, DE

Beautiful antique writing box from the historicism / Victorian style from England, 2nd half of the

Category

Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Writing Box by George Betjemann & Sons Veneered in Coromandel
Antique English Writing Box by George Betjemann & Sons Veneered in Coromandel

Antique English Writing Box by George Betjemann & Sons Veneered in Coromandel

$5,425

H 5.52 in W 14.38 in D 11.03 in

Antique English Writing Box by George Betjemann & Sons Veneered in Coromandel

By George Betjemann & Sons

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Exotic Coromandel Veneer From our Writing Box collection, we are

Category

Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Regency Campaign Writing Box
Regency Campaign Writing Box

Regency Campaign Writing Box

$3,895

H 16.93 in W 13.78 in D 11.82 in

Regency Campaign Writing Box

Located in London, GB

A Regency Campaign Writing Box of miniature cabinet form, covered with original red Morocco leather

Category

Early 19th Century Regency Antique Writing Box

Materials

Ormolu

Fine Quality Antique George III Figured Mahogany Writing Box
Fine Quality Antique George III Figured Mahogany Writing Box

Fine Quality Antique George III Figured Mahogany Writing Box

$1,207Sale Price|20% Off

H 6.7 in W 19.69 in D 10.44 in

Fine Quality Antique George III Figured Mahogany Writing Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

Fine quality antiques George III figured mahogany writing box crafted from beautifully figured

Category

Early 19th Century English George III Antique Writing Box

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Writing Box by G.H. Radcliffe Multiple Secret Compartment
Antique Victorian Writing Box by G.H. Radcliffe Multiple Secret Compartment

Antique Victorian Writing Box by G.H. Radcliffe Multiple Secret Compartment

$5,982

H 9.06 in W 19.89 in D 10.63 in

Antique Victorian Writing Box by G.H. Radcliffe Multiple Secret Compartment

Located in Northampton, GB

Late 19th Century Writing Box with two Secret compartments From our Writing Box collection, we

Category

Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Anglo-Indian Fluted Writing Box With Secret Drawers. Early 19th Century
Antique Anglo-Indian Fluted Writing Box With Secret Drawers. Early 19th Century

Antique Anglo-Indian Fluted Writing Box With Secret Drawers. Early 19th Century

$650

H 5.5 in W 16 in D 9 in

Antique Anglo-Indian Fluted Writing Box With Secret Drawers. Early 19th Century

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful writing box made from a tropical hardwood Fabulous shape and plain fluted carving. It

Category

Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Campaign Walnut Writing Box With Secret Drawers. English C.1860
Large Antique Campaign Walnut Writing Box With Secret Drawers. English C.1860

Large Antique Campaign Walnut Writing Box With Secret Drawers. English C.1860

$650

H 7 in W 19.75 in D 10 in

Large Antique Campaign Walnut Writing Box With Secret Drawers. English C.1860

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful walnut writing box or slope Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Good condition

Category

1860s English Campaign Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

18th Century Dutch Oak Children's Writing Box
18th Century Dutch Oak Children's Writing Box

18th Century Dutch Oak Children's Writing Box

$1,203

H 4.53 in W 9.85 in D 9.06 in

18th Century Dutch Oak Children's Writing Box

Located in Delft, NL

18th century Dutch oak children's writing box A children's writing box made of oak with a star

Category

18th Century Dutch Antique Writing Box

Materials

Oak

Antique Metamorphic Stationery Case, English Oak Rotating Writing Box, Edwardian
Antique Metamorphic Stationery Case, English Oak Rotating Writing Box, Edwardian

Antique Metamorphic Stationery Case, English Oak Rotating Writing Box, Edwardian

$1,670

H 8.27 in W 12.41 in D 7.88 in

Antique Metamorphic Stationery Case, English Oak Rotating Writing Box, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique metamorphic stationery case. An English, oak and brass writing box, dating to

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk
Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk

Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk

$1,495

H 3.5 in W 13 in D 10.25 in

Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk

By Jennens and Bettridge

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique writing box or lap desk was made by the highly renowned Jennens & Bettridge of England

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Paper

Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890
Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890

Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890

$4,173Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.5 in W 17 in D 9.5 in

Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890

Located in Bath, GB

A top quality example of a late Victorian writing box with an integral writing slope / lap desk

Category

1890s English Late Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Olive

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box

$950

H 6 in W 14 in D 9.25 in

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box

Located in Forney, TX

merchants and businessmen, this remarkable writing box was exquisitely hand-crafted in England in the mid

Category

Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box

$5,180

H 7 in W 17 in D 10 in

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box

Located in Brea, CA

lacquered writing box is decorated with the designs hand paint and gilt on black lacquer . Some tears due to

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box

$7,180

H 3.5 in W 15 in D 14.5 in

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box

Located in Brea, CA

China, this lacquered writing box is decorated with the designs of two dragons frolicking with a pearl

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

Anglo Indian Sandalwood and Horn Writing Box
Anglo Indian Sandalwood and Horn Writing Box

Anglo Indian Sandalwood and Horn Writing Box

$7,850

H 8 in W 15.5 in D 10.25 in

Anglo Indian Sandalwood and Horn Writing Box

Located in Queens, NY

Anglo Indian (19th Century) antler veneered sandalwood writing box of rectangular form with 2 glass

Category

19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish

$995

H 3.75 in W 12.75 in D 10 in

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Paper

Superb Antique Folk Art Parquetry Casket Styled Writing Box or Lap Desk
Superb Antique Folk Art Parquetry Casket Styled Writing Box or Lap Desk

Superb Antique Folk Art Parquetry Casket Styled Writing Box or Lap Desk

$3,495

H 9 in W 16.25 in D 9.5 in

Superb Antique Folk Art Parquetry Casket Styled Writing Box or Lap Desk

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This exquisite antique parquetry writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have been

Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Antique Writing Box

Materials

Softwood

Unusual antique Victorian quality burr walnut writing box
Unusual antique Victorian quality burr walnut writing box

Unusual antique Victorian quality burr walnut writing box

$1,161

H 9.26 in W 14.57 in D 10.63 in

Unusual antique Victorian quality burr walnut writing box

Located in Ipswich, GB

Unusual antique Victorian quality burr walnut writing box having a quality burr walnut writing box

Category

Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Walnut

A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment
A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

$2,907

H 7.88 in W 12.6 in D 19.3 in

A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

Located in Central England, GB

This remarkable and highly decorative Japanese export large writing box is a rare high quality

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Other Antique Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish

$995

H 3 in W 10 in D 8 in

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Victorian Sycamore & Ebony Writing Box
Early 20th Century Victorian Sycamore & Ebony Writing Box

Early 20th Century Victorian Sycamore & Ebony Writing Box

$2,499

H 5.5 in W 14 in D 10 in

Early 20th Century Victorian Sycamore & Ebony Writing Box

Located in Solebury, PA

This exquisite late Victorian sycamore writing or stationery box exemplifies exceptional

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Ebony, Sycamore

Antique Georgian Rosewood Writing Box by William Chrisp
Antique Georgian Rosewood Writing Box by William Chrisp

Antique Georgian Rosewood Writing Box by William Chrisp

$4,869

H 5.32 in W 16.15 in D 10.04 in

Antique Georgian Rosewood Writing Box by William Chrisp

Located in Northampton, GB

Scrolling Brass Inlay From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Antique

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1820s English George IV Antique Writing Box

Materials

Silver, Brass

Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800
Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800

Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800

$9,750

H 5.5 in W 13 in D 9 in

Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800

By Matthew Boulton

Located in valatie, NY

, is English in conception. The writing box was a popular form first used in the 18th c and well into

Category

Early 1800s English George III Antique Writing Box

Materials

Cut Steel

A George III Red Japaned Ink Stand Writing Box
A George III Red Japaned Ink Stand Writing Box

A George III Red Japaned Ink Stand Writing Box

$1,750

H 5.75 in W 14 in D 10 in

A George III Red Japaned Ink Stand Writing Box

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A hand painted red japaned ink stand with two French molded glass inkwells. The top with lifting compartments for pens, and stamps, the bottom with a pull out drawer for paper. Ori...

Category

Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Writing Box with Leather Slope
Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Writing Box with Leather Slope

Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Writing Box with Leather Slope

$2,750

H 3 in W 18 in D 20 in

Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Writing Box with Leather Slope

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome mahogany writing box with leather slope and hidden storage with key, English, circa 1780.

Category

Late 18th Century British George III Antique Writing Box

Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins
Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins

Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins

$5,217

H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 12.21 in

Antique English George III Captains Military Writing Box by Hewlins

Located in Northampton, GB

Brass Mounts From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Captains Military

Category

Late 18th Century British Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Writing Box
Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Writing Box

Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Writing Box

$15,180

H 4 in W 16 in D 12 in

Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Writing Box

Located in Brea, CA

, this gilt black lacquered writing box is decorated with the designs rich hand paint and gilt on black

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820
Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820

Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820

$825

H 6.25 in W 12.5 in D 9 in

Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820

Located in Portland, OR

single drawer below encloses an adjustable writing slope with a pen box to the rear. The box is of

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Writing Box

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Italian Writing Box with Macassar Veneer and Silver Mounts
19th Century Italian Writing Box with Macassar Veneer and Silver Mounts

19th Century Italian Writing Box with Macassar Veneer and Silver Mounts

$2,359

H 4.73 in W 16.15 in D 10.63 in

19th Century Italian Writing Box with Macassar Veneer and Silver Mounts

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Beautiful antique writing slope case. The chest is veneered with Macassar wood. Decorated with

Category

1880s Italian Napoleon III Antique Writing Box

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box
Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box

Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box

$2,303Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.39 in W 27.37 in D 20.08 in

Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box

Located in Casteren, NL

This exquisite antique writing box was meticulously handcrafted using traditional joinery

Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Writing Box

Materials

Steel

Rare Japanese Lacquer Writing Box Suzuribako Meiji Period
Rare Japanese Lacquer Writing Box Suzuribako Meiji Period

Rare Japanese Lacquer Writing Box Suzuribako Meiji Period

$8,800

H 2 in W 10.25 in D 9 in

Rare Japanese Lacquer Writing Box Suzuribako Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese Lacquer writing box Suzuribako Meiji Period (1868-1912), likely circa late 19th century

Category

19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese lacquer suzuri’bako 硯箱 (writing box) with shishi & Hotei design
Japanese lacquer suzuri’bako 硯箱 (writing box) with shishi & Hotei design

Japanese lacquer suzuri’bako 硯箱 (writing box) with shishi & Hotei design

$5,323

H 1.78 in W 10.01 in D 9.26 in

Japanese lacquer suzuri’bako 硯箱 (writing box) with shishi & Hotei design

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A captivating lacquer suzuri’bako (writing box) of rounded rectangular form depicting a pair of

Category

Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

C. 1830-60 Highly Figured English Lap Desk Writing Box on Custom Table Stand
C. 1830-60 Highly Figured English Lap Desk Writing Box on Custom Table Stand

C. 1830-60 Highly Figured English Lap Desk Writing Box on Custom Table Stand

$1,695

H 22.5 in W 18.5 in D 10.88 in

C. 1830-60 Highly Figured English Lap Desk Writing Box on Custom Table Stand

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1830-60 lap desk writing box on custom side table stand, English. Highly figured walnut with

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

18th Century Japanese Lacquer Writing Box and Tray Set
18th Century Japanese Lacquer Writing Box and Tray Set

18th Century Japanese Lacquer Writing Box and Tray Set

$10,500

H 3.5 in W 10 in D 10 in

18th Century Japanese Lacquer Writing Box and Tray Set

Located in Hudson, NY

Wheels Submerged in flowing water motif, believed to be a subject popular in samurai families. Example of the same subject matter in Tokyo National Museum.

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18th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan
Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan

$398Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.58 in W 11.7 in D 3.67 in

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century Of rectangular shape, overall painted in famille rose

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

Edo Gold-Lacquer Writing Box with Samurai Warrior, Makie Suzuribako
Edo Gold-Lacquer Writing Box with Samurai Warrior, Makie Suzuribako

Edo Gold-Lacquer Writing Box with Samurai Warrior, Makie Suzuribako

$11,840

H 7.49 in W 10.16 in D 4.18 in

Edo Gold-Lacquer Writing Box with Samurai Warrior, Makie Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

-quality Edo lacquer work. Inside, the box is finished in glowing nashiji and retains its full set of

Category

Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

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Indian Hardwood Writing Box
Indian Hardwood Writing Box

Indian Hardwood Writing Box

Unavailable

H 8 in W 11 in D 18.5 in

Indian Hardwood Writing Box

Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB

Indian hardwood brass bound travelling writing box.

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1890s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood

Inlaid Micro Mosaic Writing Box.
Inlaid Micro Mosaic Writing Box.

Inlaid Micro Mosaic Writing Box.

Unavailable

H 4 in W 12 in D 10 in

Inlaid Micro Mosaic Writing Box.

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful inlaid micro mosaic writing box. Missing parts, see photos. Bone Ebony Mosaic tiles

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1870s English Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Bone, Wood, Ebony

Antique Military Writing Box with Calendar
Antique Military Writing Box with Calendar

Antique Military Writing Box with Calendar

Unavailable

H 15.25 in W 18 in D 15.25 in

Antique Military Writing Box with Calendar

Located in Southampton, NY

Military Writing Box with Calendar and Roll-up Top. Leather Writing Slope.Two Inkwells.Bottem

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Writing Box

Materials

Cherry

Brass Mounted Walnut Writing Box, circa 1860
Brass Mounted Walnut Writing Box, circa 1860

Brass Mounted Walnut Writing Box, circa 1860

Unavailable

H 10.24 in W 13.78 in D 10.24 in

Brass Mounted Walnut Writing Box, circa 1860

Located in Salisbury, GB

A brass mounted walnut writing box, circa 1860.

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Writing Box

Irish Mahogany Writing Box/Lap Desk, 1880
Irish Mahogany Writing Box/Lap Desk, 1880

Irish Mahogany Writing Box/Lap Desk, 1880

Unavailable

H 5.12 in W 15.36 in D 9.85 in

Irish Mahogany Writing Box/Lap Desk, 1880

Located in Salisbury, GB

Irish mahogany writing box/lap desk inlaid with various symbols including a harp, shamrock etc

Category

Late 19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Regency Mahogany Writing Box on Stand
19th Century Regency Mahogany Writing Box on Stand

19th Century Regency Mahogany Writing Box on Stand

Unavailable

H 34 in W 20 in D 11 in

19th Century Regency Mahogany Writing Box on Stand

Located in London, GB

A wonderful traveling writing box on cabinet. Made from the best quality Flame mahogany and

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Box

Materials

Mahogany

Japanese Lacquerware Writing Box with a Phoenix Motif
Japanese Lacquerware Writing Box with a Phoenix Motif

Japanese Lacquerware Writing Box with a Phoenix Motif

Unavailable

H 1.5 in W 8.5 in D 9.75 in

Japanese Lacquerware Writing Box with a Phoenix Motif

Located in New York, NY

Japanese lacquerware writing box with a phoenix motif Meiji period, late 19th century or early

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Writing Box

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Mid-19th Century Chinese Black and Gold Lacquer Writing Box
Mid-19th Century Chinese Black and Gold Lacquer Writing Box

Mid-19th Century Chinese Black and Gold Lacquer Writing Box

Unavailable

H 4 in W 16 in D 13.25 in

Mid-19th Century Chinese Black and Gold Lacquer Writing Box

Located in San Antonio, TX

Beautifully detailed and large Chinese export lacquered in gold writing box. This exquisitely

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood

Mt. Fuji Writing Box
Mt. Fuji Writing Box

Mt. Fuji Writing Box

Unavailable

H 1.66 in W 8.39 in D 9.65 in

Mt. Fuji Writing Box

Located in New York, NY

Suzuribako writing box with décor of Mount Fuji on a gold lacquer ground, the inside with gold

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

Materials

Gold, Silver

Hydrangea Writing Box
Hydrangea Writing Box

Hydrangea Writing Box

Unavailable

H 2 in W 9 in D 10 in

Hydrangea Writing Box

Located in New York, NY

A suzuribako (writing box) with aikuchi (flush-fitting) lid, rounded edges and corners and interior

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

English William IV Mahogany Tambour Writing Box with Drawer Serpentine Shaped
English William IV Mahogany Tambour Writing Box with Drawer Serpentine Shaped

English William IV Mahogany Tambour Writing Box with Drawer Serpentine Shaped

Unavailable

H 7.5 in W 15.25 in D 11 in

English William IV Mahogany Tambour Writing Box with Drawer Serpentine Shaped

Located in Wells, ME

English William IV mahogany tambour writing box with drawer.  The tambour top is serpentine in

Category

Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Victorian Writing Box by P&F Shafer of 27 Piccadilly London
Victorian Writing Box by P&F Shafer of 27 Piccadilly London

Victorian Writing Box by P&F Shafer of 27 Piccadilly London

Unavailable

H 5.83 in W 13 in D 9.45 in

Victorian Writing Box by P&F Shafer of 27 Piccadilly London

Located in London, Greenwich

A super quality Victorian writing box by P&F Shafer of 27 Piccadilly London. Hand made from

Category

1850s British Early Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Leather

Japanese Marquetry 19th Century Writing Box
Japanese Marquetry 19th Century Writing Box

Japanese Marquetry 19th Century Writing Box

Unavailable

H 5 in W 14.5 in D 11 in

Japanese Marquetry 19th Century Writing Box

Located in Chicago, IL

as a writing or calligraphy box.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

English 19th Century Rosewood and Brass Writing Box
English 19th Century Rosewood and Brass Writing Box

English 19th Century Rosewood and Brass Writing Box

Unavailable

H 6.5 in W 13.75 in D 9 in

English 19th Century Rosewood and Brass Writing Box

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century English mahogany and brass writing box with leather writing top and storage

Category

1880s English Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Trinity House Burl Walnut Writing Box Ship and Cube Inlay
English 19th Century Trinity House Burl Walnut Writing Box Ship and Cube Inlay

English 19th Century Trinity House Burl Walnut Writing Box Ship and Cube Inlay

Unavailable

H 5.25 in W 13 in D 8.75 in

English 19th Century Trinity House Burl Walnut Writing Box Ship and Cube Inlay

Located in Wells, ME

English 19th century burl walnut writing box of unusual interior conformation. The exterior of the

Category

Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Writing Box

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Green Leather Bound Writing Box Blottter Cameo Gilded
19th Century Green Leather Bound Writing Box Blottter Cameo Gilded

19th Century Green Leather Bound Writing Box Blottter Cameo Gilded

Unavailable

H 6.5 in W 8.67 in D 5.91 in

19th Century Green Leather Bound Writing Box Blottter Cameo Gilded

Located in Brighton, GB

A Victoria green leather bound writing box and blotter Each with five mounted cameos mounted

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Leather

Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.
Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.

Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.

Unavailable

H 6 in W 14 in D 6 in

Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique Calamander writing box with beautiful brass Greek key edging and ornate engraved initial

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Greek Key Calamander and Brass Writing Box, 19th Century
Antique Greek Key Calamander and Brass Writing Box, 19th Century

Antique Greek Key Calamander and Brass Writing Box, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 6 in W 14 in D 9.75 in

Antique Greek Key Calamander and Brass Writing Box, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique calamander writing box with beautiful brass Greek key edging and ornate engraved initial

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Writing Box with Fans and Flowering Plants
Writing Box with Fans and Flowering Plants

Writing Box with Fans and Flowering Plants

Unavailable

H 4.5 in W 10 in D 6.25 in

Writing Box with Fans and Flowering Plants

Located in New York, NY

A nando suzuribako (writing box with en-suite storage) with aikuchi (flush-fitting) lid and beveled

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Leather Bound Writing Box by J. T. Needs London, 19th Century
Antique Leather Bound Writing Box by J. T. Needs London, 19th Century

Antique Leather Bound Writing Box by J. T. Needs London, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 6 in W 10 in D 10.5 in

Antique Leather Bound Writing Box by J. T. Needs London, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique Leather bound writing box with brass gilded campaign carry handle, escutcheon and hinge

Category

19th Century British Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Ant. Victorian Inlaid Turnbridge Ware Writing Box, Scotland 1870, H1036
Ant. Victorian Inlaid Turnbridge Ware Writing Box, Scotland 1870, H1036

Ant. Victorian Inlaid Turnbridge Ware Writing Box, Scotland 1870, H1036

Unavailable

H 7 in W 16 in D 9.5 in

Ant. Victorian Inlaid Turnbridge Ware Writing Box, Scotland 1870, H1036

Located in Vancouver, BC

Ant. Victorian Inlaid Turnbridge Ware Writing Box, Scotland 1870, H1036 Scotland 1870 Mixed

Category

19th Century Scottish Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood

Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century
Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century

Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 6.5 in W 18 in D 10.5 in

Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique brass bound mahogany writing box with double brass stringing, flush carry handles and

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Victorian Inlaid Wood with Pollard Oak Writing Box, Scotland 1870, H170
Victorian Inlaid Wood with Pollard Oak Writing Box, Scotland 1870, H170

Victorian Inlaid Wood with Pollard Oak Writing Box, Scotland 1870, H170

Unavailable

H 5.5 in W 16 in D 11 in

Victorian Inlaid Wood with Pollard Oak Writing Box, Scotland 1870, H170

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Victorian inlaid wood with pollard oak writing box, Scotland 1870, H170 Scotland 1870

Category

19th Century Scottish Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Brass Inlaid Rosewood Writing Box by William Wilson Edinburgh
Early 19th Century Brass Inlaid Rosewood Writing Box by William Wilson Edinburgh

Early 19th Century Brass Inlaid Rosewood Writing Box by William Wilson Edinburgh

Unavailable

H 6.5 in W 11.82 in D 9.65 in

Early 19th Century Brass Inlaid Rosewood Writing Box by William Wilson Edinburgh

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

Period Regency Maker William Wilson, Edinburgh Decoration Rosewood with brass stringing and inlay Condition Good condition. Sound structure. A few marks to finish co...

Category

19th Century Antique Writing Box

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Burr Walnut Stationary/Writing Box, Letter Rack, Scotland 1880, H970
Victorian Burr Walnut Stationary/Writing Box, Letter Rack, Scotland 1880, H970

Victorian Burr Walnut Stationary/Writing Box, Letter Rack, Scotland 1880, H970

Unavailable

H 14.5 in W 16.5 in D 11 in

Victorian Burr Walnut Stationary/Writing Box, Letter Rack, Scotland 1880, H970

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Stationary Box, Letter Rack, Writing Box, Scotland 1880, H970

Category

19th Century Scottish Antique Writing Box

Materials

Walnut

Coromandel Mother-of-Pearl Writing Box by W. C. Fuller, 19th Century
Coromandel Mother-of-Pearl Writing Box by W. C. Fuller, 19th Century

Coromandel Mother-of-Pearl Writing Box by W. C. Fuller, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 5.5 in W 16 in D 9.75 in

Coromandel Mother-of-Pearl Writing Box by W. C. Fuller, 19th Century

By W.C. Fuller

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

the box depicting their overnight camp. Opening this magnificent writing slope reveals a burgundy

Category

Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Anglo-Chinese Padouk and Brass Mounted Scholar's Writing Box
Anglo-Chinese Padouk and Brass Mounted Scholar's Writing Box

Anglo-Chinese Padouk and Brass Mounted Scholar's Writing Box

Unavailable

H 5.75 in W 24.13 in D 18.75 in

Anglo-Chinese Padouk and Brass Mounted Scholar's Writing Box

Located in New York, NY

With a central well surrounded by compartments and drawers of unusual design. The brass lock, escutcheon, corner brackets, hinges and carrying handles are original to the piece. Now ...

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Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Writing Box

A fine Dutch Rococo mirror-back dressing or writing box
A fine Dutch Rococo mirror-back dressing or writing box

A fine Dutch Rococo mirror-back dressing or writing box

Unavailable

H 30 in W 14.25 in D 8.75 in

A fine Dutch Rococo mirror-back dressing or writing box

Located in Sharon, MA

fashioned in the form of a slant front desk with a fold down writing surface supported by lopers above a

Category

18th Century and Earlier Dutch Antique Writing Box

Materials

Burl, Walnut

Victorian Writing Slope in Walnut
Victorian Writing Slope in Walnut

Victorian Writing Slope in Walnut

Unavailable

H 5.52 in W 11.82 in D 9.06 in

Victorian Writing Slope in Walnut

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn2674 Victorian writing slope - writing box in walnut in original condition with new, green

Category

19th Century Antique Writing Box

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Figured Walnut Writing Slope
Victorian Figured Walnut Writing Slope

Victorian Figured Walnut Writing Slope

Unavailable

H 5.51 in W 11.81 in D 8.66 in

Victorian Figured Walnut Writing Slope

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

J032 Attractive Victorian writing box in walnut, having decorative figured walnut lift up lid

Category

19th Century English Antique Writing Box

Materials

Walnut

Antique Japanese Iron Mounted Tansu Suzuribako Wood Box
Antique Japanese Iron Mounted Tansu Suzuribako Wood Box

Antique Japanese Iron Mounted Tansu Suzuribako Wood Box

Unavailable

H 8 in W 10.5 in D 6.75 in

Antique Japanese Iron Mounted Tansu Suzuribako Wood Box

Located in Seguin, TX

Antique late 19th century Japanese iron mounted tansu or suzuribako calligraphy writing box. Push

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Writing Box

Materials

Iron

19th Century Japanese Lacquered Smoking Box /Tansu for Opium
19th Century Japanese Lacquered Smoking Box /Tansu for Opium

19th Century Japanese Lacquered Smoking Box /Tansu for Opium

Unavailable

H 11.03 in W 13.78 in D 7.49 in

19th Century Japanese Lacquered Smoking Box /Tansu for Opium

Located in Antwerp, BE

, desk box, writing box, or a decorative box to place your keys. The cast iron top brazier is an ideal

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood

Regency 1820 Rosewood Mother or Pearl and Brass Inlaid Combination Jewelry Box
Regency 1820 Rosewood Mother or Pearl and Brass Inlaid Combination Jewelry Box

Regency 1820 Rosewood Mother or Pearl and Brass Inlaid Combination Jewelry Box

Unavailable

H 8.67 in W 13 in D 9.85 in

Regency 1820 Rosewood Mother or Pearl and Brass Inlaid Combination Jewelry Box

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

This is a Regency 1820 rosewood mother or pearl and brass inlaid combination Jewelry/writing box

Category

1820s English Antique Writing Box

Materials

Rosewood

English Writing Slope Marquetry Box, 19th Century
English Writing Slope Marquetry Box, 19th Century

English Writing Slope Marquetry Box, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 6.75 in W 16 in D 9.75 in

English Writing Slope Marquetry Box, 19th Century

Located in Woodbridge, CT

English, writing slope crossbanded and inlaid with satinwood, ebony, and other exotic woods fitted

Category

19th Century English High Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood

Amboyna Writing Slope
Amboyna Writing Slope

Amboyna Writing Slope

Unavailable

H 9.06 in W 19.49 in D 11.23 in

Amboyna Writing Slope

Located in Folkestone, Kent

A fine quality early 19th century Amboyna wood writing slope or lap-desk bound with brass strapping

Category

Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Writing Box

Materials

Amboyna

Fine Baroque Writing Casket
Fine Baroque Writing Casket

Fine Baroque Writing Casket

Unavailable

H 7.72 in W 22.05 in D 11.82 in

Fine Baroque Writing Casket

Located in Vienna, AT

rectangular box with hinged lid, on all sides geometric marquetry. Interior with numerous compartments, closed

Category

Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Writing Box

Materials

Nutwood

Early 19th Century Writing Slope
Early 19th Century Writing Slope

Early 19th Century Writing Slope

Unavailable

H 5.71 in W 14.77 in D 20.87 in

Early 19th Century Writing Slope

Located in London, GB

A stunning late 18th early 19th century parquetry veneered writing slope box. Lovely detail and

Category

Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood

Regency Officers Campaign Writing Slope
Regency Officers Campaign Writing Slope

Regency Officers Campaign Writing Slope

Unavailable

H 7.76 in W 20.01 in D 10.52 in

Regency Officers Campaign Writing Slope

Located in London, Greenwich

An impressive large Regency officers campaign writing slope portable desk. Hand made in England

Category

1810s British Regency Antique Writing Box

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Betjemann's Patent Writing Slope
Victorian Betjemann's Patent Writing Slope

Victorian Betjemann's Patent Writing Slope

Unavailable

H 5.7 in W 14.5 in D 11.2 in

Victorian Betjemann's Patent Writing Slope

By George Bentjemann

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

Victorian Betjemann's patent writing slope A fine Victorian walnut and gilt brass-mounted

Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Writing Slope
19th Century English Writing Slope

19th Century English Writing Slope

Unavailable

H 6.75 in W 18 in D 10 in

19th Century English Writing Slope

Located in Birmingham, AL

19th century English writing slope with inlay decoration and impressive scale.

Category

Late 19th Century English Country Antique Writing Box

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Indian Vizagapatam Writing Slope
19th Century Indian Vizagapatam Writing Slope

19th Century Indian Vizagapatam Writing Slope

Unavailable

H 4.7 in W 15 in D 11 in

19th Century Indian Vizagapatam Writing Slope

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An early 19th century Indian Vizagapatam writing slope. The box is made from sandal wood and is

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Writing Box

19th Century English Tunbridge Writing Slope
19th Century English Tunbridge Writing Slope

19th Century English Tunbridge Writing Slope

Unavailable

H 5 in W 14 in D 8.5 in

19th Century English Tunbridge Writing Slope

Located in Birmingham, AL

19th Century English Tunbridge writing slope with inlay decoration.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Country Antique Writing Box

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century English Mahogany Writing Slope
19th Century English Mahogany Writing Slope

19th Century English Mahogany Writing Slope

Unavailable

H 7 in W 16 in D 10 in

19th Century English Mahogany Writing Slope

Located in Birmingham, AL

19th century English mahogany and brass bound writing slope with brass inlay decoration

Category

Mid-19th Century English Country Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Little 18th Century 1790 Sheraton Writing Slope
Beautiful Little 18th Century 1790 Sheraton Writing Slope

Beautiful Little 18th Century 1790 Sheraton Writing Slope

Unavailable

H 6.11 in W 11.82 in D 8.27 in

Beautiful Little 18th Century 1790 Sheraton Writing Slope

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

relined interior and re leathered writing surface. It has a drawer that runs the length of the box a pen

Category

Late 18th Century English Antique Writing Box

Materials

Satinwood

Tunbridge Ware Antique Writing Slope Hever Castle, 19th Century
Tunbridge Ware Antique Writing Slope Hever Castle, 19th Century

Tunbridge Ware Antique Writing Slope Hever Castle, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 3 in W 12.5 in D 10.5 in

Tunbridge Ware Antique Writing Slope Hever Castle, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Tunbridge Ware writing box veneered in mahogany, with floral motif and view of Hever Castle, framed

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

17th Century Oak Box with Original Quill Drawer

17th Century Oak Box with Original Quill Drawer

Unavailable

H 9.5 in W 25 in D 16 in

17th Century Oak Box with Original Quill Drawer

Located in London, GB

A rare mid-17th century oak writing box, decorated with lunettes, gouges and punchwork. Used by

Category

17th Century English Jacobean Antique Writing Box

Materials

Oak

19th Century, Edo Period Japan, Suzuribako and Bunko Document Box
19th Century, Edo Period Japan, Suzuribako and Bunko Document Box

19th Century, Edo Period Japan, Suzuribako and Bunko Document Box

Unavailable

H 9.85 in W 15.36 in D 5.12 in

19th Century, Edo Period Japan, Suzuribako and Bunko Document Box

Located in London, GB

Fine Bunko (document box) and Suzuribako (writing box), style of Ogawa Haritsu, seal mark of KAN

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Early 19th Century Japanese Other Antique Writing Box

Materials

Copper, Silver

Japanese Meiji Period Scholar's Table
Japanese Meiji Period Scholar's Table

Japanese Meiji Period Scholar's Table

Unavailable

H 31 in W 18 in D 12 in

Japanese Meiji Period Scholar's Table

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Fabulous black lacquerand gilt figural and landscape details in gold, this writing box on a

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

Victorian Campaign Bath
Victorian Campaign Bath

Victorian Campaign Bath

Unavailable

H 21.66 in W 66.54 in D 26.38 in

Victorian Campaign Bath

Located in Manchester, GB

trunks of silverware, porcelain, camphorwood furniture and writing boxes etc. Hard to believe in todays

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Tin

Italian Still Life, Circle of Rasio, Late 17th Century
Italian Still Life, Circle of Rasio, Late 17th Century

Italian Still Life, Circle of Rasio, Late 17th Century

Unavailable

H 32 in W 36 in D 2 in

Italian Still Life, Circle of Rasio, Late 17th Century

Located in New York, NY

various forms of ewers, vessels and chargers in silver and silver gilt. A velvet covered writing box

Category

Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Writing Box

William IV Rosewood Writing Slope
William IV Rosewood Writing Slope

William IV Rosewood Writing Slope

Unavailable

H 7.09 in W 19.89 in D 10.63 in

William IV Rosewood Writing Slope

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

back of the box, extra storage space underneath the writing surface, a releathered writing surface, a

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Writing Box

Materials

Rosewood

William iv Rosewood Writing Slope
William iv Rosewood Writing Slope

William iv Rosewood Writing Slope

Unavailable

H 7.09 in W 19.89 in D 10.63 in

William iv Rosewood Writing Slope

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

back of the box, extra storage space underneath the writing surface, a releathered writing surface, a

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Writing Box

Materials

Rosewood

New England William and Mary Desk on Frame
New England William and Mary Desk on Frame

New England William and Mary Desk on Frame

Unavailable

H 35.5 in W 31.25 in D 20.5 in

New England William and Mary Desk on Frame

Located in Woodbury, CT

Fine rectangular maple box with hinged writing slope lid opening to an interior with five

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1740s American William and Mary Antique Writing Box

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French Empire Revival 19th Century Giltwood Carved Figural Console and Mirror
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Vintage Gold Leaf Lacquer Asian-Inspired Four-Panel Folding Screen

Located in Sheridan, CO

Vintage Black and Gold Leaf Lacquer Asian-Inspired Four-Panel Folding Screen. An Asian-Inspired Four-Panel Screen depicting colorful foliage, floral and grasses on a stunning gold le...

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1950s Japanese Japonisme Antique Writing Box

Materials

Gold Leaf

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

$425,000

H 168 in Dm 104 in

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Antique Writing Box

Materials

Metal

19th Century Antique Italian Carved Walnut Bench by Valentino Besarel Ca 1870
19th Century Antique Italian Carved Walnut Bench by Valentino Besarel Ca 1870

19th Century Antique Italian Carved Walnut Bench by Valentino Besarel Ca 1870

$6,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 44 in W 42 in D 22 in

19th Century Antique Italian Carved Walnut Bench by Valentino Besarel Ca 1870

By Valentino Besarel

Located in Encinitas, CA

Magnificent walnut hand-carved bench attributed to master artist Valentino Besarel (b. July 29 1829, d. Dec 11 1902) of Venice, Italy. Renaissance Revival. High quality; soft, fi...

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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Writing Box

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Walnut

19th Century Chinese Altar Table
19th Century Chinese Altar Table

19th Century Chinese Altar Table

$3,150Sale Price|25% Off

H 35 in W 48 in D 17 in

19th Century Chinese Altar Table

Located in New York, NY

Imperial 19th Century Carved Wine Table raised on stand with three drawers. Exceptional table having scalloped apron with carved spandrels and carved Rams legs front set on stand of...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Writing Box

Materials

Elm

Paul Bromberg for H. Pander & Zonen Free-Standing Desk in Solid Oak
Paul Bromberg for H. Pander & Zonen Free-Standing Desk in Solid Oak

Paul Bromberg for H. Pander & Zonen Free-Standing Desk in Solid Oak

$18,700

H 33.67 in W 68.71 in D 33.47 in

Paul Bromberg for H. Pander & Zonen Free-Standing Desk in Solid Oak

By Paul Bromberg, H.Pander & Zonen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Paul Bromberg for H. Pander & Zonen, executive desk, oak, the Netherlands, 1927 This free-standing desk, designed by Paul Bromberg in 1927, stands as an example of early 20th-centur...

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1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Writing Box

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Oak

Georgian Ironstone Platter or Drainer Plate by Hicks Meigh & Johnson, Circa 1830
Georgian Ironstone Platter or Drainer Plate by Hicks Meigh & Johnson, Circa 1830

Georgian Ironstone Platter or Drainer Plate by Hicks Meigh & Johnson, Circa 1830

$347

H 0.75 in W 12.5 in D 9 in

Georgian Ironstone Platter or Drainer Plate by Hicks Meigh & Johnson, Circa 1830

By Hicks Meigh and Johnson 1

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good rounded oval ironstone (stone china) drainer plate, Circa 1830, which we attribute to the factory of Hicks, Meigh and Johnson of Shelton, Staffordshire Potteries, Engl...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Box

Materials

Ironstone

19th Century Chinese Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Cabinet

19th Century Chinese Cabinet

$11,825

H 77 in W 35 in D 16 in

19th Century Chinese Cabinet

Located in Martlesham, GB

A fabulous quality 19th century Chinese cabinet, a cupboard each at the top and bottom with workable locks, with a single drawer in the centre, with very fine carved details on the p...

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1880s Chinese Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood

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