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Campaign Writing Box

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

Regency Period Rosewood Campaign Writing Box, England

Located in Kastrup, DK

Campaign travel writing box from the Regency period, England, circa 1820.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Indian, Colonial Writing Case, Victorian
Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Indian, Colonial Writing Case, Victorian

Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Indian, Colonial Writing Case, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Campaign Brass Mounted Writing Box. English C.1850
Large Antique Campaign Brass Mounted Writing Box. English C.1850

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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Antique 1850s English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Campaign Brass Mounted Writing Box. English C.1840
Large Antique Campaign Brass Mounted Writing Box. English C.1840

Large Antique Campaign Brass Mounted Writing Box. English C.1840

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful solid tropical hardwood writing box or slope Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Fine brass hardware 3 secret drawers shown in the last image* Replaced leather The ...

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Antique 1840s English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

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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Antique 1870s English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Writing, Victorian
Antique Campaign Correspondence Box, Anglo Indian, Colonial, Writing, Victorian

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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Antique Late 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Teak

Antique Correspondence Box, Ceylon, Ebony, Campaign, Writing Slope, Victorian
Antique Correspondence Box, Ceylon, Ebony, Campaign, Writing Slope, Victorian

Antique Correspondence Box, Ceylon, Ebony, Campaign, Writing Slope, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Teak

Antique Regency Mahogany & Rosewood Brass Inlaid Campaign Writing Slope Box
Antique Regency Mahogany & Rosewood Brass Inlaid Campaign Writing Slope Box

Antique Regency Mahogany & Rosewood Brass Inlaid Campaign Writing Slope Box

Located in King's Lynn, GB

Here we have an impressive antique Regency (1811-1820) Mahogany & Rosewood Brass inlaid campaign writing slope box with a side drawer and multiple hidden internal compartments and dr...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th century campaign metamorphic camphor writing slope
19th century campaign metamorphic camphor writing slope

19th century campaign metamorphic camphor writing slope

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century metamorphic camphor writing slope circa 1890. Here we have a fine quality campaign tambour table top desk made in camphor wood.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Campaign Decora...

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th century mahogany brass bound campaign writing slope
Mid 19th century mahogany brass bound campaign writing slope

Mid 19th century mahogany brass bound campaign writing slope

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Inlay Burl Wood Traveling Writing Desk Box
Vintage Brass Inlay Burl Wood Traveling Writing Desk Box

Vintage Brass Inlay Burl Wood Traveling Writing Desk Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Pollard Oak Campaign Writing Slope or Lap Desk
19th Century Pollard Oak Campaign Writing Slope or Lap Desk

19th Century Pollard Oak Campaign Writing Slope or Lap Desk

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

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...

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Antique 19th Century Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Agate

Mahogany Marine Or Campaign Writing Slope With A Hidden Compartment, 19th Centur
Mahogany Marine Or Campaign Writing Slope With A Hidden Compartment, 19th Centur

Mahogany Marine Or Campaign Writing Slope With A Hidden Compartment, 19th Centur

Located in Brussels, Brussels

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...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

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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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope Desk 14"
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope Desk 14"

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Rosewood Campaign Writing Slope Desk 14"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th Century English Georgian campaign writing slope, box or travel desk. Made of walnut feautring rectangular form with brass banding.

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Antique 19th Century Campaign Desk Sets

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 Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

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Regency Officers Campaign Writing Slope
Regency Officers Campaign Writing Slope

Regency Officers Campaign Writing Slope

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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 from rosewood with inlaid brass edging and stringing, dating from circa.1820-30. The i...

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Antique 1810s British Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Campaign Writing Box, English, Victorian, Oak, Stationery, 1887
Antique Campaign Writing Box, English, Victorian, Oak, Stationery, 1887

Antique Campaign Writing Box, English, Victorian, Oak, Stationery, 1887

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An antique Campaign writing box of superb quality. Delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Oak

Victorian Burl Walnut Campaign Writing Box On Stand
Victorian Burl Walnut Campaign Writing Box On Stand

Victorian Burl Walnut Campaign Writing Box On Stand

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H 27.25 in W 21.88 in D 12.88 in

Victorian Burl Walnut Campaign Writing Box On Stand

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular brass mounted hinged top opening to a fitted interior and conforming case.

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Antique 1850s English Victorian Tables

Materials

Brass

Georgian Military Campaign Mahogany Writing Box
Georgian Military Campaign Mahogany Writing Box

Georgian Military Campaign Mahogany Writing Box

Located in Northampton, GB

Complete with Candle Sticks and Reading Rail  From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Georgian Military Campaign Mahogany Writing Box.

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Campaign-Ware Writing Box of Camphor-Wood on Stand
English Campaign-Ware Writing Box of Camphor-Wood on Stand

English Campaign-Ware Writing Box of Camphor-Wood on Stand

Located in Austin, TX

An English campaign-ware writing box of brass-bound camphor-wood with brass hardware on a fitted mahogany stand, featuring a roll-top back (activated when pulling the drawer), a fold...

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Walnut & Brass Campaign Writing Slope Box - Leather Interior
Antique Victorian Walnut & Brass Campaign Writing Slope Box - Leather Interior

Antique Victorian Walnut & Brass Campaign Writing Slope Box - Leather Interior

Located in King's Lynn, GB

Here we have an Antique Victorian (1837-1901) Walnut & Brass Campaign Writing Slope Box. The box opens to form a writing slope, with a black leather interior with gold detailed edging.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century English Regency Rosewood Writing Slope Box Campaign Chest
Antique 19th Century English Regency Rosewood Writing Slope Box Campaign Chest

Antique 19th Century English Regency Rosewood Writing Slope Box Campaign Chest

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique early 19th century writing slope/storage chest, made of wood with brass hardware and inlays, mirror, bonded leather writing surfaces, two glass inkwells, and one semi-conceal...

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Antique Early 19th Century Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Early 19th C. English Regency Rosewood Writing Slope Box Campaign Chest
Antique Early 19th C. English Regency Rosewood Writing Slope Box Campaign Chest

Antique Early 19th C. English Regency Rosewood Writing Slope Box Campaign Chest

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique early 19th century writing slope/storage chest, made of rosewood with brass hardware and inlays.      

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Antique Early 19th Century Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Victorian Burr Walnut & Brassbound Campaign Writing Slope
Victorian Burr Walnut & Brassbound Campaign Writing Slope

Victorian Burr Walnut & Brassbound Campaign Writing Slope

Located in King's Lynn, GB

Here we have a quality Victorian (1837-1901) Burr Walnut & Brassbound Campaign Writing Slope with hidden compartments. With a beautiful burr walnut veneer to the exterior and solid m...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Japanese Writing Box Travel Desk
Early 20th Century Japanese Writing Box Travel Desk

Early 20th Century Japanese Writing Box Travel Desk

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce antique, circa 1900, Japanese black lacquered wood writing slope / travel desk / document box. Born in Japan in the early 20th century, influenced by English Colonial Re...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box
Early 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box

Early 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box

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H 4.25 in W 14.25 in D 10 in

Early 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box

Located in Forney, TX

A beautiful antique, circa 1820, rosewood writing box, campaign style, hand-crafted in France or England.

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Antique Early 19th Century European Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Campaign Style Mahogany Storage Box with Brass Hardware and Drawer
Campaign Style Mahogany Storage Box with Brass Hardware and Drawer

Campaign Style Mahogany Storage Box with Brass Hardware and Drawer

Located in High Point, NC

A well-crafted vintage campaign-style storage box constructed in richly toned mahogany and accented with substantial brass hardware throughout. The rectangular case features reinforc...

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20th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box with Red Leather Interior and Brass Hardware
Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box with Red Leather Interior and Brass Hardware

Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box with Red Leather Interior and Brass Hardware

Located in High Point, NC

A refined vintage mahogany writing slope or lap desk box featuring classic proportions and handsome brass appointments.

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20th Century Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century brass bound mahogany writing slope
19th Century brass bound mahogany writing slope

19th Century brass bound mahogany writing slope

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century brass bound mahogany writing slope circa 1890. Good quality brass bound box slope made in mahogany.  Inscribed brass plaque shows that this was presented to a mr james ...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th c. Mahogany Campaign Writing Lap Desk c.1800s
19th c. Mahogany Campaign Writing Lap Desk c.1800s

19th c. Mahogany Campaign Writing Lap Desk c.1800s

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A 19th century portable Mahogany lap desk trimmed in Tiger Maple that opens up to create a writing surface on original velvet. Top and bottom lift open to reveal storage areas...

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Paper

English Campaign Era Writing Box of Brass-Bound Mahogany
English Campaign Era Writing Box of Brass-Bound Mahogany

English Campaign Era Writing Box of Brass-Bound Mahogany

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English military officer's writing slope (or Captain's box) of brass-bound mahogany, from the Campaign Era, featuring a two-section hinged interior that opens to become a writ...

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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique English Walnut Brass Military Campaign Gateleg Writing Desk Box 1850
Antique English Walnut Brass Military Campaign Gateleg Writing Desk Box 1850

Antique English Walnut Brass Military Campaign Gateleg Writing Desk Box 1850

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique English walnut & brass bound and inlaid military campaign gateleg writing desk/box, from the Crimea War period, circa 1853.

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Antique 1850s English Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

Regency Writing Box Amboyna Leather Campaign Letter Slope
Regency Writing Box Amboyna Leather Campaign Letter Slope

Regency Writing Box Amboyna Leather Campaign Letter Slope

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Fantastic Amboyna Travelling Writing Box. This Wonderful Writing Box would have been made as a Campaign or Travelling Box for a Gentleman.

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Vintage 1980s Regency Furniture

Materials

Leather

George III Writing Box Campaign Travelling Slope, 1800
George III Writing Box Campaign Travelling Slope, 1800

George III Writing Box Campaign Travelling Slope, 1800

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A very nice quality George III mahogany travelling writing box with a plain brass escutcheon. The box is fitted with mahogany lined drawers either end with brass carrying handles. ...

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Antique Early 1800s Decorative Art

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Campaign Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box Brass
19th Century English Campaign Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box Brass

19th Century English Campaign Mahogany Writing Slope Lap Desk Box Brass

Located in Choudrant, LA

~Direct from England~ ~Lovely antique English Campaign mahogany portable writing slope desk~ ~Wide brass binding on top and sides with center brass plate (not monogramed) on the desk...

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Antique 19th Century British Campaign More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Campaign Writing Slope, English, Walnut, Correspondence Box, Victorian
Antique Campaign Writing Slope, English, Walnut, Correspondence Box, Victorian

Antique Campaign Writing Slope, English, Walnut, Correspondence Box, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique military campaign writing slope. An English, walnut and leather correspondence box, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Walnut

English Lap Desk Writing Box with Brass Accents and Custom Stand, circa 1860
English Lap Desk Writing Box with Brass Accents and Custom Stand, circa 1860

English Lap Desk Writing Box with Brass Accents and Custom Stand, circa 1860

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English lap desk box on custom-made stand from the mid-19th century. This English box on stand is in fact a lap desk, featuring a rectangular box accented with brass accents. The ...

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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Anglo Indian Amboyna Campaign Writing Box
Anglo Indian Amboyna Campaign Writing Box

Anglo Indian Amboyna Campaign Writing Box

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H 5.31 in W 14.37 in D 10.04 in

Anglo Indian Amboyna Campaign Writing Box

Located in Northampton, GB

Brass Bounded From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Anglo Indian Amboyna Campaign Writing Box.

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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Campaign Writing Box, English, Brass, Correspondence Case, Regency, 1820
Antique Campaign Writing Box, English, Brass, Correspondence Case, Regency, 1820

Antique Campaign Writing Box, English, Brass, Correspondence Case, Regency, 1820

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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

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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Regency Period Walnut Campaign Writing Box on Stand
English Regency Period Walnut Campaign Writing Box on Stand

English Regency Period Walnut Campaign Writing Box on Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

English Regency period walnut campaign writing box on stand, circa 1820. Presentation plaque on the top of a later date reads: "Presented To Mr.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Campaign Side Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Writing Box
19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Writing Box

19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Writing Box

Located in Chicago, IL

19th century English Campaign portable mahogany writing box with brass bound molded edges and brass banding.

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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique Regency Rosewood Inlaid Brass Campaign Writing Box Desk Slope 1830
Fine Antique Regency Rosewood Inlaid Brass Campaign Writing Box Desk Slope 1830

Fine Antique Regency Rosewood Inlaid Brass Campaign Writing Box Desk Slope 1830

Located in Portland, OR

A very fine quality Rosewood & inlaid brass Campaign writing desk box, circa 1830. The box made from the finest figured rosewood and inlaid with brass in a foliate design, the writin...

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Antique 1830s English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Georgian Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope Box
Georgian Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope Box

Georgian Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope Box

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H 6.62 in W 15.95 in D 9.06 in

Georgian Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope Box

Located in King's Lynn, GB

Here we have a Georgian mahogany & brass campaign writing slope box. A beautiful dark mahogany colour contrasting great with the brass fittings.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the campaign writing box you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each campaign writing box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a campaign writing box — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. Each campaign writing box bearing Victorian hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Campaign Writing Box?

Prices for a campaign writing box start at $650 and top out at $5,900 with the average selling for $2,113.