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Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk
Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk

Mid 19th century burr campaign lap writing desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century burr campaign lap desk circa 1860. Good quality burr writing box. Beautifully brass bound outside and inside edging.

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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Rare Victorian Bevelled Glass-Fronted Walnut Jewellery & Sewing Box ca. 1860
Rare Victorian Bevelled Glass-Fronted Walnut Jewellery & Sewing Box ca. 1860

Rare Victorian Bevelled Glass-Fronted Walnut Jewellery & Sewing Box ca. 1860

Located in Nottingham, GB

Such figured veneers were extensively used for luxury furniture, jewellery boxes, writing cases and other finely made Victorian objects.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Writing Box

Materials

Walnut

Antique Gentlemen English Travel Writing Desk in Wood, Restored
Antique Gentlemen English Travel Writing Desk in Wood, Restored

Antique Gentlemen English Travel Writing Desk in Wood, Restored

Located in Milano, IT

RESTAURED. Precious travel writing box in walnut wood dating back to the second half of the 800.

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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci
Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci

Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci

By Thomas Sheraton

Located in Dereham, GB

Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood inlaid Carlton House desk. with Letter boxes. circa 1880s Profusely inlaid with : swags, shells, urns, bell flowers & foliage decoration, Satinwood,...

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1880s English Sheraton Antique Writing Box

Materials

Satinwood

Early Edo Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing & Incense Box
Early Edo Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing & Incense Box

Early Edo Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing & Incense Box

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This museum quality, tiered writing box (kasane suzuribako) represents a breathtaking convergence of traditional calligraphy (shodo) and the highly formalize...

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17th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood, Urushi lacquer

English Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1790
English Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1790

English Mahogany Campaign Desk. Circa 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

English mahogany folding campaign desk with fitted leather interior consisting of document pouch,original ink well, quill box, writing surface, and terminating on supported x framed ...

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18th Century and Earlier British Antique Writing Box

Louis XV Style Reading Table Attributed to H. Dasson, France, Circa 1885
Louis XV Style Reading Table Attributed to H. Dasson, France, Circa 1885

Louis XV Style Reading Table Attributed to H. Dasson, France, Circa 1885

By Henry Dasson

Located in PARIS, FR

This talented cabinetmaker had a preference for small coffee tables, jewelry boxes and writing tables that he marked with an ormolu Rocaille clasp.

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1880s French Louis XV Antique Writing Box

Materials

Bronze

Antique Harrods Jewellery Display Case
Antique Harrods Jewellery Display Case

Antique Harrods Jewellery Display Case

By Harrods

Located in Braintree, GB

Founded in the early 19th century, Harrods, the prestigious department store located in Knightsbridge, London, began curating and offering a selection of finely crafted antique boxes...

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Early 1900s British Antique Writing Box

Materials

Leather

Suzuribak or writting box decorated with a moonrise landscape
Suzuribak or writting box decorated with a moonrise landscape

Suzuribak or writting box decorated with a moonrise landscape

Located in PARIS, FR

An old suzuribako, or writing box, in black lacquer with a faceted lid and featuring, as its sole decoration in the lower left section, a moonlight scene emerging from tall grasses.

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Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Writing Box

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Ink Stone Box Suzuribako
Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Ink Stone Box Suzuribako

Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Ink Stone Box Suzuribako

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese writing box with ink stone (known as Suzuribako) with exquisite maki-e decoration circa late Meiji to early Taisho period (1890s-1930s).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Colonial Era Taiwan Horai-nuri Suzuribako, Sun Moon Lake
Colonial Era Taiwan Horai-nuri Suzuribako, Sun Moon Lake

Colonial Era Taiwan Horai-nuri Suzuribako, Sun Moon Lake

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This captivating writing box (suzuribako) showcases a vibrant, narrative scene of Sun Moon Lake, a famous landmark in Taiwan.

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Early 20th Century Taiwanese Antique Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

19th C. English Victorian Brass-Inlaid Burlwood Writing Desk with Inkwells
19th C. English Victorian Brass-Inlaid Burlwood Writing Desk with Inkwells

19th C. English Victorian Brass-Inlaid Burlwood Writing Desk with Inkwells

By James Allen

Located in Morristown, NJ

Edwards & Co., leading London makers of fine writing boxes in the mid-19th century. Features such as the original inkwells, hidden compartment, brass cartouche, and rounded corners s...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Edo Period Gold Maki-e Momijigari Suzuribako
Edo Period Gold Maki-e Momijigari Suzuribako

Edo Period Gold Maki-e Momijigari Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This exceptional writing box, known as a suzuribako, captures the elegant spirit of traditional Japanese court culture.

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18th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Black Lacquer Gold Maki-e Landscape Suzuribako
Antique Black Lacquer Gold Maki-e Landscape Suzuribako

Antique Black Lacquer Gold Maki-e Landscape Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This serene antique writing box (suzuribako) beautifully embodies the profound, mysterious elegance known in Japanese aesthetics as yugen.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Meiji Natural Wood and Black Lacquer Autumn Grass Suzuribako
Meiji Natural Wood and Black Lacquer Autumn Grass Suzuribako

Meiji Natural Wood and Black Lacquer Autumn Grass Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This sophisticated antique writing box (suzuribako) beautifully captures the poetic and tranquil essence of a traditional Japanese autumn.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Meiji Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Hydrangea & Abalone
Meiji Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Hydrangea & Abalone

Meiji Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Hydrangea & Abalone

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This captivating antique writing box (suzuribako) beautifully illustrates the lush, vibrant energy of blooming hydrangeas (ajisai).

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Meiji Imperial Gold Maki-e Suzuribako, Mandarin Ducks
Meiji Imperial Gold Maki-e Suzuribako, Mandarin Ducks

Meiji Imperial Gold Maki-e Suzuribako, Mandarin Ducks

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact:This magnificent antique writing box (suzuribako) beautifully illustrates an auspicious scene of mandarin ducks resting by a stream beneath an ancient plum tr...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Showa Period Red Lacquer Gold Maki-e Round Suzuribako by Jusui
Showa Period Red Lacquer Gold Maki-e Round Suzuribako by Jusui

Showa Period Red Lacquer Gold Maki-e Round Suzuribako by Jusui

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This striking round writing box (suzuribako) immediately commands attention with its vibrant red lacquer canvas.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Gold Maki-e & Abalone Round Butterflies Suzuribako by Shunko
Gold Maki-e & Abalone Round Butterflies Suzuribako by Shunko

Gold Maki-e & Abalone Round Butterflies Suzuribako by Shunko

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This elegant round writing box (suzuribako) presents a breathtaking vision of Horai, the mythological utopian realm of eternal joy.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

Edo Period Kaga Maki-e Suzuribako, Moon & Rabbit
Edo Period Kaga Maki-e Suzuribako, Moon & Rabbit

Edo Period Kaga Maki-e Suzuribako, Moon & Rabbit

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This exceptional writing box (suzuribako) is a masterpiece of seasonal Japanese poetry brought to life.

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18th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

Edo Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Camellia & Plum
Edo Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Camellia & Plum

Edo Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Camellia & Plum

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This exquisite antique writing box (suzuribako) beautifully illustrates an elegant, highly decorative floral composition.

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Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Gold Maki-e and Raden Uchiwa Fan Suzuribako
Antique Gold Maki-e and Raden Uchiwa Fan Suzuribako

Antique Gold Maki-e and Raden Uchiwa Fan Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This exquisite antique writing box (suzuribako) beautifully showcases the luxurious decorative traditions of Japanese lacquer art.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood, Urushi lacquer

Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Wave and Plover Suzuribako
Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Wave and Plover Suzuribako

Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Wave and Plover Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This highly elegant antique writing box (suzuribako) beautifully illustrates the classic Japanese "Nami-chidori" (wave and plover) motif.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood, Urushi lacquer

Meiji Period Gold Maki-e Phoenix & Chrysanthemum Suzuribako
Meiji Period Gold Maki-e Phoenix & Chrysanthemum Suzuribako

Meiji Period Gold Maki-e Phoenix & Chrysanthemum Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This elegant antique writing box (suzuribako) represents the perfect harmony of traditional Japanese high lacquer art and classical scholar culture.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood, Urushi lacquer

Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Old Pine Suzuribako
Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Old Pine Suzuribako

Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Old Pine Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This remarkable antique writing box (suzuribako) perfectly embodies the refined, spiritual elegance of the traditional Japanese scholar's study.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood, Urushi lacquer

Antique Edo Shibayama Inlay Crest Suzuribako
Antique Edo Shibayama Inlay Crest Suzuribako

Antique Edo Shibayama Inlay Crest Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This mid Edo period writing box (suzuribako) is an absolute masterpiece of daimyo (feudal lord) aesthetics, renowned for its dramatic dual nature.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood, Urushi lacquer

Edo Period Daimyo Gold Maki-e Suzuribako, Pine & Wagtail
Edo Period Daimyo Gold Maki-e Suzuribako, Pine & Wagtail

Edo Period Daimyo Gold Maki-e Suzuribako, Pine & Wagtail

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This extraordinary mid Edo period writing box (suzuribako) represents the absolute pinnacle of aristocratic samurai aesthetics.

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18th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Meiji Pure Gold Maki-e Suzuribako, Wild Cherry Blossoms
Meiji Pure Gold Maki-e Suzuribako, Wild Cherry Blossoms

Meiji Pure Gold Maki-e Suzuribako, Wild Cherry Blossoms

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This exquisite writing box (suzuribako) captures the breathtaking beauty of wild cherry blossoms (sakura) blooming across a mountainous landscape.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

Edo Period Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Hen & Chicks
Edo Period Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Hen & Chicks

Edo Period Gold Nashiji Maki-e Suzuribako, Hen & Chicks

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This exquisite Edo-period writing box (suzuribako) beautifully illustrates a lively and heartwarming natural scene.

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18th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

A Victorian Jennens & Bettridge Black Lacquered & Gilt Decorative Hallway Chair
A Victorian Jennens & Bettridge Black Lacquered & Gilt Decorative Hallway Chair

A Victorian Jennens & Bettridge Black Lacquered & Gilt Decorative Hallway Chair

By Aaron Jennens & T.H. Bettridge

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Brand name stamped to underframe The company of Jennens & Bettridge, in operation from around 1815 to 1864 were the pre-eminent manufacturers of papier mache wares, such as writing...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Gilt Lacquer Writing Desk & Poem Box
Japanese Meiji Gilt Lacquer Writing Desk & Poem Box

Japanese Meiji Gilt Lacquer Writing Desk & Poem Box

Located in Chicago, IL

Additional Dimensions: Writing Desk: 25"W x 14.25"D x 5.25"H Poem Box: 3.75"W x 16"D x 2.25"H Writing Desk Case: 26.5"W x 15.5"D x 6.75"H Poem Box Case: 5"W x 17.25"D x 3.5"H

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Writing Box

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Circa 1870s English Gothic Revival Writing Slope Desk Box
Circa 1870s English Gothic Revival Writing Slope Desk Box

Circa 1870s English Gothic Revival Writing Slope Desk Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1870s English Gothic Revival writing slope desk box. A letter box is flanked by the original brass collared & hinged inkwells in brass surrounds (the hinges now a bit loose fro...

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1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Gentleman's Writing Slope, English, Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian
Antique Gentleman's Writing Slope, English, Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian

Antique Gentleman's Writing Slope, English, Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique gentleman's writing slope. An English, burr walnut and leather correspondence box, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1850.

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Mid-19th Century British Mid-Century Modern Antique Writing Box

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Mahogany Stationary Box w. Perpetual Calendar, Bramah Improved
Antique Victorian Mahogany Stationary Box w. Perpetual Calendar, Bramah Improved

Antique Victorian Mahogany Stationary Box w. Perpetual Calendar, Bramah Improved

Located in Lisse, NL

Tags, Victorian letter box, antique desk organizer, Bramah lock box, perpetual calendar cabinet, 19th-century office accessory, solid wooden writing box, antique document sorter, his...

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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Writing Slope, English, Walnut, Correspondence Box, Regency, Circa 1825
Antique Writing Slope, English, Walnut, Correspondence Box, Regency, Circa 1825

Antique Writing Slope, English, Walnut, Correspondence Box, Regency, Circa 1825

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique writing slope. An English, walnut and brass correspondence box, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.

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1820s British Regency Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Correspondence Box, Irish, Walnut, Writing Slope, Austin, William IV
Antique Correspondence Box, Irish, Walnut, Writing Slope, Austin, William IV

Antique Correspondence Box, Irish, Walnut, Writing Slope, Austin, William IV

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique ladies correspondence box. An Irish, walnut and brass writing slope case, dating to the William IV, circa 1833.

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1830s Irish William IV Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CROCODILE ALLIGATOR LEATHER SILK LINED WRITING SLOPE BOX
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CROCODILE ALLIGATOR LEATHER SILK LINED WRITING SLOPE BOX

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CROCODILE ALLIGATOR LEATHER SILK LINED WRITING SLOPE BOX

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite English Circa 1860 Crocodile or Alligator leather Writing slope storage box which ...

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1860s Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Leather, Silk

Antique Campaign Writing Slope, English Correspondence Box, Book Rest, Victorian
Antique Campaign Writing Slope, English Correspondence Box, Book Rest, Victorian

Antique Campaign Writing Slope, English Correspondence Box, Book Rest, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique campaign writing slope. An English, mahogany and brass correspondence box with leather skiver and book rest, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.

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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

19th Century Japanese Lacquer Document Box, Ryoshibako, Meiji Period, Japan
19th Century Japanese Lacquer Document Box, Ryoshibako, Meiji Period, Japan

19th Century Japanese Lacquer Document Box, Ryoshibako, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

It would most likely originally have been paired with a matching suzuribako, or writing box. The box is luminous. The gold maki-e lacquer glows, shines, and reflects in the light.

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Writing Box

Materials

Gold, Silver

Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather, Writing Case, Victorian, C.1890
Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather, Writing Case, Victorian, C.1890

Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather, Writing Case, Victorian, C.1890

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique correspondence box. An English, leather bound writing case, dating to he late Victorian period, circa 1890.

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Leather

Royal Interest Victorian Leather Writing Slope Box Owner HRH Prince Henry
Royal Interest Victorian Leather Writing Slope Box Owner HRH Prince Henry

Royal Interest Victorian Leather Writing Slope Box Owner HRH Prince Henry

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Royal Owner Victorian Burgundy Leather Writing Slope Box With Hinged Lid Writing Pad, Storage & Two Inset Porcelain Panels.

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Antique 19th Century Victorian Birdseye Maple Traveling Writing Slope Box
Antique 19th Century Victorian Birdseye Maple Traveling Writing Slope Box

Antique 19th Century Victorian Birdseye Maple Traveling Writing Slope Box

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique dark birds eye maple writing slope with brass M monogram plate on top with green felt lining and multiple interior storage compartments finished in macassar ebony.

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19th Century Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Felt, Birdseye Maple, Ebony

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Suzuribako with Crane Design, Late Edo to Early Meiji
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Suzuribako with Crane Design, Late Edo to Early Meiji

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Suzuribako with Crane Design, Late Edo to Early Meiji

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A beautiful Japanese suzuribako (writing box) crafted in fine lacquer and decorated in maki-e technique with an elegant depiction of cranes.

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Writing Box

Materials

Silver

Burgundy Leather Bound Writing and Stationery Box with Fitted Brass Handle
Burgundy Leather Bound Writing and Stationery Box with Fitted Brass Handle

Burgundy Leather Bound Writing and Stationery Box with Fitted Brass Handle

Located in London, GB

A burgundy leather bound writing and stationery box Of the very highest quality, the carcass constructed from Cuban flame mahogany; the lockplate of shaped elliptical escutcheon f...

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19th Century English Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An Exceptionally Fine Quality English Well Figured Rosewood Ladies or Gents English Georgian Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large proportions, with lav...

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19th Century English Georgian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box William Comyns
Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box William Comyns

Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box William Comyns

By William Comyns

Located in Northampton, GB

Raised on Four Sterling Silver Scrollwork Legs From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box by William Comyns.

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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Writing Box

Materials

Silver

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel Writing Chest / Box with Original Paint
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel Writing Chest / Box with Original Paint

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel Writing Chest / Box with Original Paint

Located in Boden, SE

19th Century Swedish folk art travelling writing chest / box with original marble paint from Lulea Norrbotten, Northern Sweden.

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Early 19th Century European Folk Art Antique Writing Box

Materials

Pine

Antique French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19thC
Antique French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19thC

Antique French English Rosewood Brass Inlaid Boulle Writing Slope Box Desk 19thC

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An Exquisite Example of an Early Rosewood Travelling Writing Slope of fairly large proportions of Continental origin, possibly French. Circa first half of the Nineteenth Century prob...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Personal Writing Chest or Sailor's Ditty Box in Pine with Handles and Lock
Personal Writing Chest or Sailor's Ditty Box in Pine with Handles and Lock

Personal Writing Chest or Sailor's Ditty Box in Pine with Handles and Lock

Located in Doylestown, PA

Personal writing/document campaign style chest or sailor's ditty box in pine with carry handles, lock and keys.

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Early 20th Century Campaign Antique Writing Box

Materials

Metal

Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century
Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century

Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Each piece fits into the oval shaped leather box and makes a lovely display or fabulous addition to a collection.

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19th Century French Antique Writing Box

Materials

Agate, Silver

19th century Chinese Canton black lacquered desk cabinet
19th century Chinese Canton black lacquered desk cabinet

19th century Chinese Canton black lacquered desk cabinet

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

The middle section is a removable writing box, with handles. Flaps open to reveal a compartmented lift up tray, all decorated.

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Early 19th Century Chinese Regency Antique Writing Box

Materials

Alabaster

19th Century Victorian Writing Slope/ Travel Desk Box, Brass Bound, UK ca. 1815
19th Century Victorian Writing Slope/ Travel Desk Box, Brass Bound, UK ca. 1815

19th Century Victorian Writing Slope/ Travel Desk Box, Brass Bound, UK ca. 1815

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

A real gorgeous example of a Victorian writing slope/ travel writing desk/ travel box coming in great antique original condition.

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Early 19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Meiji Gold Nashiji Maki-e Ivy Crest & Butterfly Suzuribako
Meiji Gold Nashiji Maki-e Ivy Crest & Butterfly Suzuribako

Meiji Gold Nashiji Maki-e Ivy Crest & Butterfly Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This exquisite antique writing box (suzuribako) exudes the dignified and highly formalized elegance of the Japanese aristocracy.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood, Urushi lacquer

Blue and White Porcelain Ink Writing Jewerly Box - China 1900 Asian art XXth
Blue and White Porcelain Ink Writing Jewerly Box - China 1900 Asian art XXth

Blue and White Porcelain Ink Writing Jewerly Box - China 1900 Asian art XXth

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Although it probably served as an ink box, it can today be used as a ring box, a secret box or just as a decorative object on a chest of drawers, a pedestal table or a dressing table.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Writing Box

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

Edo Period Kajikawa Gold Maki-e & Raden Bird Suzuribako
Edo Period Kajikawa Gold Maki-e & Raden Bird Suzuribako

Edo Period Kajikawa Gold Maki-e & Raden Bird Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This elegant writing box (suzuribako) beautifully captures a tranquil, naturalistic scene of water birds resting among delicate reeds and blooming flowers.

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18th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Bakumatsu Maki-e Persimmon Suzuribako by Yutokusai
Bakumatsu Maki-e Persimmon Suzuribako by Yutokusai

Bakumatsu Maki-e Persimmon Suzuribako by Yutokusai

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This exquisite writing box (suzuribako) perfectly captures the refined literati aesthetic of the late Edo period.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

Materials

Bamboo, Wood, Urushi lacquer

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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.