Antique Writing Box

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...

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.

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.

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...

Very fine 18th century Indian Macassar Ebony traveling writing box with Tutenag metal hardware, the vividly grained case with rare alloy trim, the rectangular form opening to make a ...

Lovely British made Victorian (circa 1865) hard to find yew wood "dome top" compartmentalized writing box;. Tea caddies of this style are more prevalent, so writing boxes are especia...

Early stamp boxes evolved from existing writing boxes and inkstands, used to store imperforate stamps alongside wafers.

Early designs evolved from writing boxes and inkstands and were used to store stamps as letter writing became increasingly common.

Early stamp boxes evolved from traditional writing boxes and inkstands, where stamps were stored alongside sealing wafers.

An early Victorian writing slope box, crafted from coromandel, a rare and highly prized exotic hardwood, and decorated with brass inlay and inset carrying handles.

Originally created to house reed pens and writing instruments, this versatile box is equally suited today as a luxury jewelry casket, pencil box, keepsake case, or desk accessory.

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This exquisite Victorian-era traveling writing desk is a masterclass in 19th-century craftsmanship and portable luxury. The exterior is wrapped in a breathtaking burl wood veneer, sh...

This is an antique gentleman's correspondence box. A Ceylonese ebony campaign writing slope, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

This is an antique Campaign correspondence box. An Anglo-Indian, teak and brass bound Colonial traveller's writing case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.

A charming antique Georgian mahogany writing slope box of rectangular form with brass carrying handles and original escutcheon.

Engraved into a brass plaque in the centre of the box is the name Edward Colston. To the side is a 3/4 length of the box drawer, with a brass campaign handle, which is unlocked only ...

This is an antique ladies travelling box. An English, rosewood and inlay combination sewing case and writing slope, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Napoleon III box. Marquetry. France, 19th century. Rectangular wooden box with a flat top and supported on circular legs that presents a front opening with a key lock and a hinged ...

Renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail, the company quickly gained a reputation for producing some of the finest writing boxes and other luxury desk acces...

This vintage miniature wood box has six drawers and lots of character and patina. Some of the drawers are lined in faux marbleized paper. We see this wonderful piece being used to st...

The front drops down to form an integrated writing slope, retaining its gilt-tooled leather writing surface.

This is a marvelous travel box. The inlay is stunning.

It has several compartments for pens, ink, and writing accessories. When closed, it forms a small, easily transportable, and decorative rectangular box, with a handle on each side.

A good early 19th century Lap Desk or writing slope, unusually constructed in richly figured Amboyna wood. Fitted with brass corner brackets and flush fitting handles. This piece wou...

A good early 19th century lap desk or writing slope, unusually constructed in richly figured Amboyna wood. Fitted with brass corner brackets and flush fitting handles. This piece wou...

19th century coromandel writing slope, fabulous quality with brass corners and a central brass diamond with a nice jasperware plaque, there is also raised brass flowers on the brass ...

A Korean writing box from the Joseon Dynasty. This is a beautiful and very decorative antique Korean writing box made during the period of the Joseon dynasty, circa 1880.

This vintage wood writing desk box showcases intricate inlay work, with floral and geometric marquetry set against a rich, warm-toned wood grain and bordered by a contrasting dark ba...

Mayer & Co. of Liverpool: Mayer & Co. of Liverpool were among the leading luxury retailers of the Victorian period, known for commissioning high-quality fitted dressing and writing ...

19th Century Chinese camphor wood and brass inlaid writing slope of exceptional quality, having a drawer to the front which when pulls out opens the tambour shutter on top to reveal ...

It has several compartments for pens, ink, and writing accessories. When closed, it forms a small, easily transportable, and decorative rectangular box, with a handle on each side.

Fine example of this type of box.

Oak bible box with sloped writing lid. Circa 1740. H 26cm x W 66cm x D 46cm

19th century inlaid Killarney ware writing slope circa 1870. Beautiful Irish killarney region writing slope, beautifully inlaid with the various woods they used to craft with. Killa...

Rare English table top fall front writing desk in burl walnut and blue eglomise painted oval panels. Ten panels inside painted with flowers and fruit surrounded with blue trim. Insid...

Antique Brass-Bound Rosewood Writing Slope, c.1850 Nice quality mid-19th century English brass-bound writing slope in richly figured rosewood, dating to around 1850. The rectangula...

Box opens out to a beige fabric writing slope which opens both ways to allow access for further storage.

Made in England during the mid-nineteenth century, probably between 1840 and 1860, the box exemplifies the sturdy joinery and travel-ready construction of mid-Victorian writing furni...

Mid 19th century mahogany brass bound campaign writing slope circa 1860. Good quality military-campaign writing slope, with secret compartments.

Lovely quality antique Victorian walnut Tunbridge ware inlaid writing slope, having a quality Victorian Tunbridge ware writing slope of rectangular form, opening to reveal a navy lea...

19th century victorian burr walnut desk top writing slope circa 1870. Fine quality english made victorian writing slope.  Exterior of rich burr walnut with tunbridge ware inlay deco...

Having various names depending on origin, time period, and intended use, they were frequently used by traveling merchants as a portable writing slope - lap desk while traveling for t...

Mid 19th century Swedish painted table top writing desk circa 1850. Good quality table top bureau, presented in original scraped back paint.  Made from solid pine and scraped back t...

The quality of the cabinetry and brass work is particularly fine, making this an excellent example of an early 19th century English writing accessory. The box retains wonderful char...

19th Century Pollard Oak Campaign Writing Slope or Lap Desk This is a very rare piece, it is a Campaign Writing Slope, it is made in Pollard Oak and bound in brass, it is an except...

Pretty Sheraton revival mahogany ladies writing table This elegant writing table is raised upon tapered legs Having 2 drop flaps, a leather writing surface and a stationary box to th...

The decorative surface features finely engraved brass arabesques and floral tendrils, inlaid in reddish tortoiseshell or imitation tortoiseshell, a technique widely used in the 19th ...

The interior opens to reveal a traditional leather writing surface with decorative gilt tooling, forming a practical angled writing area.

Antique Regency Amboyna & Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Writing Slope, c.1830 A fine early 19th-century writing slope, veneered in richly figured amboyna burr and decorated with inlay of a...

An original black painted portable desk from the end of the 18th century. With owner initials, the desk has a French hand-written address on the inside. Desk is with the original pai...

The centre drawer opening to reveal a writing scribe and writing box terminating on bun feet.

An 18th-century slant-top writing box crafted from richly patinated oak, featuring an ornately carved anthemion motif—a classical Greek architectural ornament resembling a stylized f...

A very fine antique Victorian Coromandel writing or stationary cabinet made by the world famous London box makers and retailers Houghton and Gunn, dated December 1878.

An elegant mahogany writing slope from the English Navy, featuring brass decorations typical of this type of furniture. Beautiful brass ornamentation includes corner brackets and rei...

The exterior surface decorated with striking geometric panels of contrasting light & dark fruitwood veneers with ebonized mouldings, the slant top opening on later iron hinges to a p...

The cover and front are adorned with delicate shield-shaped inlays, offering a subtle yet distinguished decorative detail characteristic of Georgian refinement. The box opens to re...

Brass bound and inlaid burled walnut travel desk of large size and with double hinges. The first section lifts to a vertical position with document storage in the lid, the second sec...

A Regency leather jewelry, work and writing casket, the hinged lid enclosing a partitioned compartment, the moulded doors enclosing four drawers with faux book spine fronts, the low...

Initially selling pens and quills, Thomas had expanded the business by about 1815 to include the manufacture of cutlery, writing boxes and other fancy items, taking additional premis...