19th Century Boulle Writing Box with Inkwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French writing box with inkwell. Boulle and Mother of Pearl.
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19th Century French Antique Writing Box
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Mother-of-Pearl
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Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality rosewood writing box having a rectangular shaped quality rosewood lift up top opening to reveal a lift up writing surface opening to reveal two storage comp...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Box
Materials
Other
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 to the market this exceptional French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Writing Box
Materials
Ormolu
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 offer this stunning Antique Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg.
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Writing Box
Materials
Shell, Wood, Satinwood
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 tunbridge ware inlaid wring box with beautiful detail to the box opening to reveal a pull...
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Writing Box
Materials
Wood
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 division Large writing box / travel writing desk England around 1830, folding to tr...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Writing Box
Materials
Brass
Victorian Burl Walnut Writing Box with Two Inkwells
Located in Astoria, NY
Victorian Burl Walnut Writing Box, the cover opening to green felt covered writing surface, two inkwells, and storage compartments, the lock marked "Lund". 5.25" H x 14" W x 9.25" D.
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19th Century Victorian Antique Writing Box
Materials
Metal
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, featuring intricate mother of pearl and satinwood inlay.
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1880s English Antique Writing Box
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Satinwood, Walnut
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 reveal a writing surface with original ink bottles and a pen tray storage compartment a...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Box
Materials
Other
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian quality rosewood writing box having a quality rosewood rectangular shaped top with a shaped gallery above two drawers opening to reveal a fitted compartment...
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1850s English Victorian Antique Writing Box
Materials
Rosewood
French Palais Royal Rosewood Writing Box by Taulin
Located in Northampton, GB
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING The Rosewood Writing Box by Taulin is a fine French example dating to the Louis Philippe I period, circa 1830.
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Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Writing Box
Materials
Brass
Regency Period Rosewood Campaign Writing Box, England
Located in Kastrup, DK
Campaign travel writing box from the Regency period, England, circa 1820.
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Box
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box, Hand-Carved, Velvet Lining
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Be sure to view the detailed images to see the current condition of this classic writing box.
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19th Century French Other Antique Writing Box
Materials
Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet
19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Writing Box with Inkwells
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
The writing box retains its attractive antique character, with minor signs of age and use consistent with its period.
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Writing Box
Materials
Brass
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 and edges around a superior quality burr walnut writing box opening to reveal a writ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Box
Materials
Brass
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 coromandel wood lift up tops opening to reveal a green leather writing surface opening to r...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Box
Materials
Other
Large Antique Campaign Brass Mounted Writing Box. English C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful solid tropical hardwood writing box or slope Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Fine brass hardware With secret drawers* Pair of original brass topped inkwells Rep...
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1850s English Campaign Antique Writing Box
Materials
Brass
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 hardware Expertly restored Original brass topped inkwells Working secret drawers* R...
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1870s English Campaign Antique Writing Box
Materials
Brass
Antique Writing Box, Walnut with Inlays, England, Late 19th Century
$1,096Sale Price|20% Off
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 19th century.
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Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Writing Box
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Black Lacquered Papier Mache Writing Box
Located in Astoria, NY
Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Black Lacquered Papier Mache Writing Box, the folding top opening to red velvet writing surface which conceals a storage compartment. 4.5" H x 12" W...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Box
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Lacquer
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 mahogany with a rich patina.
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Writing Box
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Rosewood Writing Box, English, Circa 1825, Brass Inlay
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
As is common, when opened the box reveals a baized writing slope and various other compartments.
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Box
Materials
Rosewood
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, diamond and heart shapes on the hinged lid and raised on 4 legs.
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18th Century Dutch Antique Writing Box
Materials
Oak
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.
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Writing Box
Materials
Olive
A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment
Located in Central England, GB
A rare and beautiful writing box with some minor signs of wear and use.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Other Antique Writing Box
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Victorian Mahogany Brass Bound Writing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
A good antique English mahogany writing slope dating from the Victorian period, circa 1860. The rectangular case is beautifully figured and strengthened with brass straps and corner ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Box
Materials
Mahogany
Antique George V Anglo Indian Mahogany Fishing Tackle -Bait-Writing Box 1920s
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Diego, CA
Elevate your collection with this exquisite Antique George V Anglo-Indian Mahogany Fishing Tackle / Bait / Writing Box, dating to circa 1920. Masterfully crafted from richly grained ...
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1920s American American Classical Antique Writing Box
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Victorian Sycamore & Ebony Writing Box
Located in Solebury, PA
This exquisite late Victorian sycamore writing or stationery box exemplifies exceptional craftsmanship.
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Box
Materials
Ebony, Sycamore
Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800
By Matthew Boulton
Located in valatie, NY
The writing box was a popular form first used in the 18th c and well into the 19th c for traveling.
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Writing Box
Materials
Cut Steel
Anglo-Indian Sandalwood Writing Box with Glass Inkwells, 19th Century
Located in Queens, NY
Anglo Indian (19th Century) antler veneered sandalwood writing box of rectangular form with 2 glass inkwells above a drawer (Vizigapatam).
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19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Writing Box
Materials
Glass, Wood
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.
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Writing Box
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box, Qing Style, Hand-Painted
$4,144Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box, Qing Style, Hand-Painted
Located in Brea, CA
From the late 19th century of the Qing Dynasty in China, this lacquered writing box is decorated with the designs hand paint and gilt on black lacquer .
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Writing Box
Materials
Lacquer
Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Writing Box
$12,144Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Writing Box
Located in Brea, CA
From the early 19th century of the Qing Dynasty in China, this gilt black lacquered writing box is decorated with the designs rich hand paint and gilt on black lacquer.
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Writing Box
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box, Qing Style with Dragons
$5,744Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box, Qing Style with Dragons
Located in Brea, CA
From the early 19th century derived from the Qing Dynasty in China, this lacquered writing box is decorated with the designs of two dragons frolicking with a pearl and 100 face.
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Writing Box
Materials
Lacquer
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Scholar's Writing Box, PAKTONG & Champleve
Located in Pomona, CA
Unusual late Qing Dynasty (1890s to 1911) Chinese scholar’s metal box with sliding cover and 3 compartments, decorated in champleve enamel technique. The box is meant to hold small s...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Writing Box
Materials
Metal
Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box
$2,175Sale Price|20% Off
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 techniques, with beautifully visible dovetail joints at the corners.
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Early 19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Writing Box
Materials
Steel
Exceptionally Fine 18th C. Dutch Colonial Padauk Writing Box, Sri Lanka or China
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The exceptionally fine curvilinear carved base & conforming lid are embellished with finely engraved paktong mounts, bail-handles & backplates. The underside of the lid is fi...
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Mid-18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Antique Writing Box
Materials
Other
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
Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing Box, 19th century
Located in Taichung, TW
The Design & Impact: This incredibly rare, multi-layered writing box (kasane suzuribako) perfectly encapsulates the deep sense of ceremony and refined aestheticism of the tradit...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Meiji Gold Maki-e Pine & Crane Document Writing Box Set
Located in Taichung, TW
The Design & Impact: This exceptionally beautiful and complete antique document box (bunko) and writing box (suzuribako) set perfectly captures the poetic and expansive beauty of...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box
Materials
Wood, Urushi lacquer
Japanese lacquer writing box and paper storage box set with crane design
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An impressive matching set comprising a ryôshibako (document box) and a suzuribako (writing box), both decorated with cranes, young pine trees, and celestial motifs of sun (hi) and m...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver
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 shishi (temple lions) and the lucky god Hotei 布袋 on a rôiro’urushi (black lacquer) gro...
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
RARE - Camphor Wood Campaign Writing Box w/ Ebonized Lines Set on a Bronze Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
RARE military officers' campaign writing box in camphor wood with ebonized line details.
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Early 19th Century Indian Campaign Antique Writing Box
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Japanese 'double gourd' lacquer suzuri’bako (writing box) by Hara Yôyûsai 原羊遊斎
By Hara Yôyûsai
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An uniquely double-gourd-shaped lacquer suzuri’bako (writing box) with a design of gourd leaves, by Hara Yôyûsai (1769-1845).
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box
Materials
Bronze
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
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century Of rectangular shape, overall painted in famille rose colors with flowers, all on a yellow ground, the interior in red.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box
Materials
Lacquer
Edo Gold-Lacquer Writing Box with Samurai Warrior, Makie Suzuribako
Located in Taichung, TW
The details of the helmet, lamellar armor, and reins are rendered with exceptional precision characteristic of high-quality Edo lacquer work. Inside, the box is finished in glowing ...
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Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Writing Box
Materials
Lacquer
Rare Antique Regency Travelling Writing Box, English c 1810-1820
Located in Kastrup, DK
A rare Regency writing desk box made in solid ebony. Original leather with natural age-related patina.
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Box
Materials
Brass
19th Century Antique 18.25'' Large Gilt Lacquer Chinese Writing Box
$6,304Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Antique 18.25'' Large Gilt Lacquer Chinese Writing Box
Located in Brea, CA
big 19th Century gilt black lacquer Chinese writing table box . very good condition and beautiful hand paint , See more pictures, measures: 18.25" L x 10" W x 6.75'' H.
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Writing Box
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Japanese Pencil Box Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period, 19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century Of rectangular shape, overall painted in famille rose colors with flowers, all on a yellow ground, the interior in red.
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Writing Box
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An exceptionally fine and unusual Japanese lacquer writing implements box, suzuribako, in the form of a zither, koto, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan.
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Writing Box
Materials
Gold, Silver, Copper
Napoleon III Office Box - 19th Century
$3,427Sale Price|50% Off
Napoleon III Office Box - 19th Century
Located in Porto, PT
Napoleon III writing box - 19th century. French, 19th century; made of tortoiseshell inlaid wood; brass and bronze; interior and inclined top for writing (foldable) lined with carved...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Writing Box
Materials
Wood
Suzuribako or writing box made of nashiji lacquer and adorned with a landscape
Located in PARIS, FR
Suzuribako, or writing box, of rectangular shape, decorated with an imposing architecture realized in hira maki-e lacquer, probably a palatial structure, situated beside a waterfall...
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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Writing Box
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Anglo Indian Quill Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Exceptional 19th century Anglo Indian writing box handcrafted in ebony and intricately decorated with porcupine quills and bone dot inlay.
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Writing Box
Materials
Bone, Organic Material, Ebony
Wooden travel writing desk early 20th century with red velvet top
$2,065Sale Price|30% Off
Wooden travel writing desk early 20th century with red velvet top
Located in Miami, FL
(The under table is not part of the writing box desk and is not for sale.)
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Early 20th Century Louis Philippe Antique Writing Box
Materials
Wood
Antique Wooden Desk Box, Brass Fittings, Organized Compartments, 1930
Located in Marbella, ES
An elegant antique writing box crafted from solid wood, reinforced with brass corner pieces and fittings that provide both strength and a striking decorative contrast.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Writing Box
Materials
Wood
Antique Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Box
Located in London, GB
Ceylonese ebony and porcupine quill boxes were mainly produced in southern Ceylon for the European market during the second half of the 19th Century, imitating traditional forms such...
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Late 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Writing Box
Materials
Ebony
Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Writing, Victorian
$3,383Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Writing, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique campaign correspondence box. An Anglo-Indian, teak and bone inlaid colonial writing case with fitted interior, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
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Late 19th Century British Antique Writing Box
Materials
Teak
NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba
$1,568Sale Price|20% Off
NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba
By Napoléon III
Located in Miami, FL
An antique Napoleon III traveler portable writing-desk box. This is a gorgeous portable writing desk-box, created in France during the period of emperor Napoleon III, circa 1860.
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Writing Box
Materials
Leather, Shell, Wood
Antique Victorian Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope circa 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Fine mahogany travelling writing box with brass-bound corners and decorative brass cartouches Classic campaign box and circa 1850 The hinged case opens to reveal a green leather writ...
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1850s Victorian Antique Writing Box
Materials
Mahogany
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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.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful inlaid micro mosaic writing box. Missing parts, see photos. Bone Ebony Mosaic tiles probably.
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1870s English Victorian Antique Writing Box
Materials
Bone, Wood, Ebony
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 Drawer and plenty of secret compartments.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Writing Box
Materials
Cherry
Brass Mounted Walnut Writing Box, circa 1860
Located in Salisbury, GB
A brass mounted walnut writing box, circa 1860.
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Mid-19th Century Antique Writing Box
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, circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Writing Box
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Regency Mahogany Writing Box on Stand
Located in London, GB
Once you open the writing Box, you pull down the writing flap to offer a lovely leather and embossed writing surface.
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Box
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Walnut Tunbridge Ware Writing Box
Located in Burton, TX
The writing box does show some signs of wear from years of use which only adds to its old world charm.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Writing Box
Materials
Walnut
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 20th century.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Writing Box
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Mid-19th Century Chinese Black and Gold Lacquer Writing Box
Located in San Antonio, TX
The writing box has a red velvet pull-down writing surface that shows wear.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Writing Box
Materials
Wood
Mt. Fuji Writing Box
Located in New York, NY
The writing box represents a message for the New Year.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box
Materials
Gold, Silver
Hydrangea Writing Box
Located in New York, NY
A suzuribako (writing box) with aikuchi (flush-fitting) lid, rounded edges and corners and interior detachable frame fitted with suzuri (ink stone) and suiteki (water dropper); the e...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Writing Box
Materials
Lacquer
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 shape, rolls back and reveals a place for writing utensils and ink (a removable open na...
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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Writing Box
Materials
Brass
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.
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1850s British Early Victorian Antique Writing Box
Materials
Leather
Japanese Marquetry 19th Century Writing Box
Located in Chicago, IL
It was originally used as a writing or calligraphy box.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box
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 compartments.
Category
1880s English Antique Writing Box
Materials
Brass
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 box is inlaid with a transitional English ship, having both sail and steam capabili...
Category
Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Writing Box
Materials
Walnut
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 within gilded borders and centrepieces Measures: Blotter width 25cm, length 35.75cm,...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Box
Materials
Leather
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 plate and escutcheon.
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Box
Materials
Brass
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 plate and escutcheon.
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Box
Materials
Brass
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 chiri-i (ledges between the top and the sides), comprising a box, lid, detachable ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Writing Box
Materials
Lacquer
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
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
Victorian Inlaid Turnbridge Ware Writing Box, Scotland 1870, H1036 Scotland 1870 Mixed Woods Original Finish Heavily inlaid top and front with brass plate Opens to reveal a pu...
Category
19th Century Scottish Antique Writing Box
Materials
Wood
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 shaped initial plate with an engraved coat of arms and the name John Scott.
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Box
Materials
Brass
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 Wood and Pollard Oak Original finish Rectangular top with pollard oak inlay With left ...
Category
19th Century Scottish Antique Writing Box
Materials
Wood
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
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 Scotland 1880 Solid Walnut and Veneers Original Finish Shaped front upright form con...
Category
19th Century Scottish Antique Writing Box
Materials
Walnut
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 writing box has a pen tray to the centre, two lidded compartments, a fabulous pair of ebony turned lidded inkwells with carved mother-of-pearl insets and stationery dividers to t...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Box
Materials
Brass
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
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Antique Writing Box For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic antique writing box available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every antique writing box was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique writing box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique writing box made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. A well-made antique writing box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by David Edwards, Asprey International Limited and Drew & Sons are consistently popular.
How Much is a Antique Writing Box?
The average selling price for an antique writing box at 1stDibs is $1,699, while they’re typically $265 on the low end and $29,938 for the highest priced.
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