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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 French Antique Writing Box

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

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

19th Century Boulle Writing Box with Inkwell

H 15.5 in W 12.5 in D 6.75 in
French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French traveling writing box made of rosewood during the 1800’s. The top of the box is inlaid
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19th Century French Other French Antique Writing Box

Materials

Rosewood

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

French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box

H 13 in W 14.5 in D 9.5 in
Napoleon III Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Napoleon III box. Marquetry. France, 19th century. Rectangular wooden box with a flat top and
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19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Writing Box

Materials

Other

Antique Napoleon III Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Napoleon III Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century

Napoleon III Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century

H 8.67 in W 23.04 in D 15.16 in
Antique French Brass Inlaid Mahogany Writing Slope Box 19Ct
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality example of a polished brass inlaid travelling writing slope made
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19th Century French Victorian French Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Antique French Brass Inlaid Mahogany Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Antique French Brass Inlaid Mahogany Writing Slope Box 19Ct

Antique French Brass Inlaid Mahogany Writing Slope Box 19Ct

H 4.5 in W 12.25 in D 10 in
Antique Napoleon III Boulle Style Writing Box
Located in New York, NY
Dealer: S138XX
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19th Century French French Antique Writing Box

Materials

Metal

Antique Napoleon III Boulle Style Writing Box
Antique Napoleon III Boulle Style Writing Box

Antique Napoleon III Boulle Style Writing Box

H 9.25 in W 24.5 in D 16.5 in
Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A lovely antique English mahogany campaign style travel desk / writing slope box with beautifully
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19th Century English Campaign French Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box
Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box

Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box

H 6.5 in W 18 in D 10 in
A George III Red Japaned Ink Stand Writing Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A hand painted red japaned ink stand with two French molded glass inkwells. The top with lifting
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Early 19th Century European Georgian French Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

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

A George III Red Japaned Ink Stand Writing Box

H 5.75 in W 14 in D 10 in
19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful walnut desktop box which opens into a writing slope. Decorated on the outside with 2
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1890s French Napoleon III French Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe
19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe

19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe

H 6.7 in W 17.72 in D 9.06 in
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
Retailed by Charles Henry, Manchester From our Writing Box collection, we are delighted to offer
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian French Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment

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H 5.9 in W 14.57 in D 11 in
Regency Period Brass Bound Rosewood Campaign Writing Box, England, Circa 1815
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A superior Regency period brass bound writing box constructed of richly figured Brazilian rosewood
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Early 19th Century English Regency French Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Regency Period Brass Bound Rosewood Campaign Writing Box, England, Circa 1815
Regency Period Brass Bound Rosewood Campaign Writing Box, England, Circa 1815

Regency Period Brass Bound Rosewood Campaign Writing Box, England, Circa 1815

H 7.25 in W 20 in D 10.75 in
French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
desk has a French hand-written address on the inside. Desk is with the original paint and patina.
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood

French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk
French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk

French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk

H 18.9 in W 22.05 in D 24.02 in
Empire Travel Sewing & Writing Set, France, Early 19th Century, circa 1815
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Luxurious travel set for a lady, French early 19th century production - Empire period circa 1815
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Early 19th Century French Empire French Antique Writing Box

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Crystal, Sterling Silver, Brass

Empire Travel Sewing & Writing Set, France, Early 19th Century, circa 1815
Empire Travel Sewing & Writing Set, France, Early 19th Century, circa 1815

Empire Travel Sewing & Writing Set, France, Early 19th Century, circa 1815

H 3.9 in W 11.4 in D 8.7 in
Antique Huge French Amboyna Porcelain Cameo Writing Casket 19th C
Located in London, GB
A French ormolu and porcelain cameo mounted amboyna writing box, circa 1860 in date. The
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1860s French Antique Writing Box

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Huge French Amboyna Porcelain Cameo Writing Casket 19th C
Antique Huge French Amboyna Porcelain Cameo Writing Casket 19th C

Antique Huge French Amboyna Porcelain Cameo Writing Casket 19th C

H 8.67 in W 19.3 in D 11.42 in
Ladies writing, jewellery cabinet, French, circa 1890
By Jonathan Levien
Located in Brighton, Sussex
of the Royal Collection The quarter veneered box superstructure mounted with five oval Sevres style
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19th Century English Louis XV French Antique Writing Box

Materials

Tulipwood

Ladies writing, jewellery cabinet, French, circa 1890
Ladies writing, jewellery cabinet, French, circa 1890

Ladies writing, jewellery cabinet, French, circa 1890

H 43.31 in W 20.48 in D 18.51 in
Antique Writing Desk, French, Decorative Centre Table, Louis XV Taste, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing desk. A French, kingwood reverse breakfront decorative centre table in
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Late 19th Century French Victorian French Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood

Antique Writing Desk, French, Decorative Centre Table, Louis XV Taste, Victorian
Antique Writing Desk, French, Decorative Centre Table, Louis XV Taste, Victorian

Antique Writing Desk, French, Decorative Centre Table, Louis XV Taste, Victorian

H 29.53 in W 39.57 in D 26.58 in
Correspondence Box Napoleon III
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Correspondence box, Napoleon III period, composed on the top of two flaps. Their facades are
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19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood

Correspondence Box Napoleon III
Correspondence Box Napoleon III

Correspondence Box Napoleon III

H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A magnificent and very rare Régence style marquetry inlaid grand bureau plat or writing desk
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Writing Box

Materials

Ormolu

Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk

Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk

H 37.41 in W 87.8 in D 43.31 in
Victorian Kingwood and Boxwood Ladies Writing Table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine Victorian kingwood and box wood strung mounted ladies writing table in the French taste, the
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1880s English French Antique Writing Box

Materials

Kingwood, Boxwood

Victorian Kingwood and Boxwood Ladies Writing Table
Victorian Kingwood and Boxwood Ladies Writing Table

Victorian Kingwood and Boxwood Ladies Writing Table

H 40 in W 41.75 in D 23.5 in
Antique Burr Walnut Decanter Box Betjemann
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
detail, the company quickly gained a reputation for producing some of the finest writing boxes and other
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Late 19th Century British High Victorian French Antique Writing Box

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Bronze

Antique Burr Walnut Decanter Box Betjemann
Antique Burr Walnut Decanter Box Betjemann

Antique Burr Walnut Decanter Box Betjemann

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H 11.4 in W 15 in D 9.65 in
Antique Paul Sormani Signed Parisian Napoleon III Period Glove Box
By Paul Sormani
Located in Forney, TX
box by important Parisian ébéniste Paul Sormani (1817-1877) Exquisitely hand-crafted in France in
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Writing Box

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Brass, Ormolu

Antique Paul Sormani Signed Parisian Napoleon III Period Glove Box
Antique Paul Sormani Signed Parisian Napoleon III Period Glove Box

Antique Paul Sormani Signed Parisian Napoleon III Period Glove Box

H 4.25 in W 12.5 in D 5 in
Writing Table Kingwood and Satinwood by Henry Dasson Late 19th Century
By Henry Dasson
Located in SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT, FR
example is in the Salon Doré at the Elysée Palace in Paris - where it is used by each President of France
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Late 19th Century French Other French Antique Writing Box

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Leather, Kingwood, Satinwood

Writing Table Kingwood and Satinwood by Henry Dasson Late 19th Century
Writing Table Kingwood and Satinwood by Henry Dasson Late 19th Century

Writing Table Kingwood and Satinwood by Henry Dasson Late 19th Century

H 31.5 in W 84.45 in D 40.95 in
A Renaissance Revival , Copper & Brass Mounted with Malachite Top, Jewelry Box
Located in Sheffield, MA
Box on Stand Elkington & Co., England Dated 1856 Elkington & Co; Birmingham, England; 1854
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19th Century English Renaissance Revival French Antique Writing Box

A Renaissance Revival , Copper & Brass Mounted with Malachite Top, Jewelry Box
A Renaissance Revival , Copper & Brass Mounted with Malachite Top, Jewelry Box

A Renaissance Revival , Copper & Brass Mounted with Malachite Top, Jewelry Box

H 39 in W 24.5 in D 17.5 in
Jewelry Box Covered with Blue Moroccan Leather Napoleon 3 Period
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
, surmounted by a cartouche or writing in Sanskrit. In the two upper corners of the box are depicted dressed
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1860s French Napoleon III French Antique Writing Box

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Wood, Leather

Jewelry Box Covered with Blue Moroccan Leather Napoleon 3 Period
Jewelry Box Covered with Blue Moroccan Leather Napoleon 3 Period

Jewelry Box Covered with Blue Moroccan Leather Napoleon 3 Period

H 2.37 in W 9.85 in D 6.89 in
Covered Vase with Atlantes, attr. to A. Giroux, France, circa 1880
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in PARIS, FR
Franco-English military campaign against the imperial army in China in 1860. Napoleon III’s French troops
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1860s French Napoleon III French Antique Writing Box

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Bronze

Covered Vase with Atlantes, attr. to A. Giroux, France, circa 1880
Covered Vase with Atlantes, attr. to A. Giroux, France, circa 1880

Covered Vase with Atlantes, attr. to A. Giroux, France, circa 1880

H 18.51 in W 9.85 in D 8.86 in
Rare Antique Italian Jewelry Box Casket with Gilt Bronze Lockplate & Hasp Attrib
Located in Forney, TX
, they were frequently used by merchants as a writing box during travel and trade, coffer storing
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19th Century French Antique Writing Box

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Bronze

Rare Antique Italian Jewelry Box Casket with Gilt Bronze Lockplate & Hasp Attrib
Rare Antique Italian Jewelry Box Casket with Gilt Bronze Lockplate & Hasp Attrib

Rare Antique Italian Jewelry Box Casket with Gilt Bronze Lockplate & Hasp Attrib

H 8.25 in W 7.5 in D 6 in
19th Century French Secretaire Flap "Billet Doux", Also Called "Portfolio"
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
century derives from the fireplace screen to which, under Louis XVI, a writing desk was sometimes added
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1830s French Louis Philippe French Antique Writing Box

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Wood

19th Century French Secretaire Flap "Billet Doux", Also Called "Portfolio"
19th Century French Secretaire Flap "Billet Doux", Also Called "Portfolio"

19th Century French Secretaire Flap "Billet Doux", Also Called "Portfolio"

H 46.46 in W 22.84 in D 17.72 in
18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire or Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century French Louis XVI marquetry secretaire, or secretary desk with bookcase. Beautifully
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire or Desk
18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire or Desk

18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire or Desk

H 85 in W 39 in D 20.25 in
Louis XV Style Reading Table Attributed to H. Dasson, France, Circa 1885
By Henry Dasson
Located in PARIS, FR
B.V.R.B. This talented cabinetmaker had a preference for small coffee tables, jewelry boxes and writing
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1880s French Louis XV French Antique Writing Box

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Bronze

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

H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 16.74 in
French Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry Bonheur du jour
Located in Forney, TX
Sophisticated French elegance at its finest, we offer this rare Belle Époque period light and
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque French Antique Writing Box

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry Bonheur du jour
French Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry Bonheur du jour

French Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry Bonheur du jour

H 39.5 in W 36 in D 20.75 in
1839 Fitzmaurice West Victorian Ebony & Brass Inlays Necessaire De Voyage
Located in Germantown, MD
sewing and writing instruments, nécessaires provided a convenient means of transporting the personal
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian French Antique Writing Box

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Brass

1839 Fitzmaurice West Victorian Ebony & Brass Inlays Necessaire De Voyage
1839 Fitzmaurice West Victorian Ebony & Brass Inlays Necessaire De Voyage

1839 Fitzmaurice West Victorian Ebony & Brass Inlays Necessaire De Voyage

H 7.75 in W 14.25 in D 10.25 in
Late 18th Century Mahogany Veneered Architect's Table, Stamped
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Late 18th Century Mahogany Veneered Architect's Table, Stamped France, 1790-1800 A late 18th
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1790s French Directoire French Antique Writing Box

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Mahogany

Late 18th Century Mahogany Veneered Architect's Table, Stamped
Late 18th Century Mahogany Veneered Architect's Table, Stamped

Late 18th Century Mahogany Veneered Architect's Table, Stamped

H 30.71 in W 35.83 in D 19.49 in
Gustave Keller Leather Jewellery Travel Case, circa 1920
By Gustave Keller Freres
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A fine French leather jewellery/ writing case by Gustave Keller, Paris, circa 1920s, red morocco
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1920s French French Antique Writing Box

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Brass

Gustave Keller Leather Jewellery Travel Case, circa 1920
Gustave Keller Leather Jewellery Travel Case, circa 1920

Gustave Keller Leather Jewellery Travel Case, circa 1920

H 7.09 in W 16.15 in D 11.03 in
18th Century Louis XVI desk with sheath legs.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
) Decoration of fine brass fillets and a brass molding surrounding the drawers . Large box drawer has a lock
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1790s French Louis XVI French Antique Writing Box

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Brass

18th Century Louis XVI desk with sheath legs.
18th Century Louis XVI desk with sheath legs.

18th Century Louis XVI desk with sheath legs.

H 29.25 in W 51 in D 26.25 in
A Napoleon III Parquetry Pedestal Desk By Guillaume Grohé
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Important Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Pedestal Desk, By Guillaume Grohé. France
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19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Writing Box

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Ormolu

A Napoleon III Parquetry Pedestal Desk By Guillaume Grohé
A Napoleon III Parquetry Pedestal Desk By Guillaume Grohé

A Napoleon III Parquetry Pedestal Desk By Guillaume Grohé

H 29.93 in W 78.75 in D 40.16 in
Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl
By Charles-Guillaume Diehl
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
the lock plate ‘Diehl, rue Michel-le-Comte 19, Paris’. French, circa 1860. Footnote: Charles
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1860s French Napoleon III French Antique Writing Box

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Amboyna

Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl
Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl

Napoleon III Secretaire Desk by Diehl

H 34 in W 61 in D 25.75 in
c. 1865 French Napoleon III Table Top Writing Desk Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
French, circa 1865, Napoleon III table top writing desk box. Burl amboyna, ebony & boulle inlays
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1860s French Napoleon III French Antique Writing Box

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Velvet, Burl

c. 1865 French Napoleon III Table Top Writing Desk Box
c. 1865 French Napoleon III Table Top Writing Desk Box

c. 1865 French Napoleon III Table Top Writing Desk Box

H 6.5 in W 11.75 in D 10.25 in
Set of Desk and Writing Instruments in Fitted Leather Box, 19th Century
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This lovely three-piece 19th century writing set consists of a pen with silver tip, letter opener
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19th Century French French Antique Writing Box

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Agate, Silver

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

H 0.13 in W 8 in D 1 in
Antique French Parquetry and Bronze Cartonnier Writing Desk with Clock
Located in London, GB
having extensive parquetry inlay, with well cast and extensive fire gilt bronze enhancements. The writing
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19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Writing Box

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Bronze

Antique French Parquetry and Bronze Cartonnier Writing Desk with Clock
Antique French Parquetry and Bronze Cartonnier Writing Desk with Clock

Antique French Parquetry and Bronze Cartonnier Writing Desk with Clock

H 74 in W 84 in D 41 in
Gold Sewing Box in Shape of Flower, Charles X
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional nacre sewing and writing case in gold, turquoise and nacre. This kit comes in the form
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1820s French Empire French Antique Writing Box

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Turquoise, Pearl, Gold

Gold Sewing Box in Shape of Flower, Charles X
Gold Sewing Box in Shape of Flower, Charles X

Gold Sewing Box in Shape of Flower, Charles X

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W 0.6 in D 3.35 in
18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal
Located in Paris, FR
boxes known as the Necessaire are small boxes or wooden cases used to hold toiletry items for travel
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1780s French Louis XVI French Antique Writing Box

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Gold

18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal
18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal

18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal

H 0.79 in W 4.34 in D 1.58 in
Antique French 19th Century 18kt Gold Pendant Miniature with Painting
Located in Braintree, GB
1890's Hallmarked 18kt gold Has enamel writing in French - "Piété Filiale" - Translated - Filial Piety
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1890s French Victorian French Antique Writing Box

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique French 19th Century 18kt Gold Pendant Miniature with Painting
Antique French 19th Century 18kt Gold Pendant Miniature with Painting

Antique French 19th Century 18kt Gold Pendant Miniature with Painting

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Janesich French 1920s Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Tie Pin Brooch
By Janesich
Located in Poitiers, FR
approximately. Total weight of the jewel : 2,5 g approximately. Authentic antique jewelry - French work of the
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1920s French Art Deco French Antique Writing Box

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Janesich French 1920s Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Tie Pin Brooch
Janesich French 1920s Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Tie Pin Brooch

Janesich French 1920s Sapphire Diamonds Platinum Tie Pin Brooch

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Notable French Secretaire Cabinet With Leather Bound Doors And Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
drawers over double doors with French leather bound book spines, 18th century. Opening to a chinoiserie
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19th Century French French Provincial French Antique Writing Box

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Leather, Wood, Paper

Notable French Secretaire Cabinet With Leather Bound Doors And Drawers
Notable French Secretaire Cabinet With Leather Bound Doors And Drawers

Notable French Secretaire Cabinet With Leather Bound Doors And Drawers

H 69 in W 84.5 in D 32 in
Early 19th Century Mahogany Sidetable, Ladies Desk, France, circa 1810
Located in Greven, DE
Empire Lyra writing and work table Paris Mahogany Empire around 1810 Dimensions: H x W x D: 80 x
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Early 19th Century French Empire French Antique Writing Box

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century Mahogany Sidetable, Ladies Desk, France, circa 1810
Early 19th Century Mahogany Sidetable, Ladies Desk, France, circa 1810

Early 19th Century Mahogany Sidetable, Ladies Desk, France, circa 1810

H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 13.39 in
Unusual Carved Walnut Wood Inkwell from France, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved from walnut in France, circa 1880, this unusual inkwell features foliate and floral
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1880s French French Antique Writing Box

Materials

Walnut

Unusual Carved Walnut Wood Inkwell from France, Circa 1880
Unusual Carved Walnut Wood Inkwell from France, Circa 1880

Unusual Carved Walnut Wood Inkwell from France, Circa 1880

H 3.25 in W 10.375 in D 7.75 in
French Napoleon III Rosewood Pedestal Desk with Pull Out Secretary, circa 1865
Located in Miami, FL
the French (1852-1870), displays an extraordinary level of craftsmanship & is a distinctive work of
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Writing Box

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Rosewood

French Napoleon III Rosewood Pedestal Desk with Pull Out Secretary, circa 1865
French Napoleon III Rosewood Pedestal Desk with Pull Out Secretary, circa 1865

French Napoleon III Rosewood Pedestal Desk with Pull Out Secretary, circa 1865

H 50.75 in W 57.5 in D 28 in
18th Century French Marquetry Louis XV Dressing Table or So-Called Coiffeuse
Located in Berlin, DE
18th century French Louis XV marquetry dressing table or so-called Coiffeuse 18th century Louis
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV French Antique Writing Box

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Bronze

18th Century French Marquetry Louis XV Dressing Table or So-Called Coiffeuse
18th Century French Marquetry Louis XV Dressing Table or So-Called Coiffeuse

18th Century French Marquetry Louis XV Dressing Table or So-Called Coiffeuse

H 29.14 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
19th C Louis XV Style Coiffeuse or Table de Toilette
Located in Hanover, MA
French nineteenth century Louis XV vanity dressing table, poudreuse or coiffeuse standing on four
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1850s French Louis XV French Antique Writing Box

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Kingwood, Tulipwood

19th C Louis XV Style Coiffeuse or Table de Toilette
19th C Louis XV Style Coiffeuse or Table de Toilette

19th C Louis XV Style Coiffeuse or Table de Toilette

H 28.75 in W 29.5 in D 17.75 in
Elegant Center Dressing Table, Rosewood Veneer, D.Genty Stamp, Louis XV
By Denis Genty
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
are centered by a sliding writing tablet. She poses on four high, pinched and arched feet. A
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1750s French Louis XV French Antique Writing Box

Materials

Bronze

Elegant Center Dressing Table, Rosewood Veneer, D.Genty Stamp, Louis XV
Elegant Center Dressing Table, Rosewood Veneer, D.Genty Stamp, Louis XV

Elegant Center Dressing Table, Rosewood Veneer, D.Genty Stamp, Louis XV

H 29.53 in W 38.19 in D 19.69 in
Cartier Paris 1925 Art Deco Enamel Vanity Case In 18 Kt Yellow Gold & Moonstones
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An Art deco vanity and writing case designed by Cartier. A stunning and magnificent vanity case
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1920s French Art Deco French Antique Writing Box

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier Paris 1925 Art Deco Enamel Vanity Case In 18 Kt Yellow Gold & Moonstones
Cartier Paris 1925 Art Deco Enamel Vanity Case In 18 Kt Yellow Gold & Moonstones

Cartier Paris 1925 Art Deco Enamel Vanity Case In 18 Kt Yellow Gold & Moonstones

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W 1.65 in D 0.49 in L 3.35 in
1920s Mother of Pearl Fine Pearls Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Poitiers, FR
and velvet box bearing the Léon Devos Brussels signature. Diameter : 13.6 mm approximately, thickness
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1920s French Art Deco French Antique Writing Box

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Mother of Pearl Fine Pearls Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks
1920s Mother of Pearl Fine Pearls Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks

1920s Mother of Pearl Fine Pearls Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks

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Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Glass Table by Maison Alphonse Giroux, Paris
By Maison Giroux
Located in Dublin, IE
and writing: writing desks, inkwells and also toys. Indeed, on June 6, 1818, he filed the patent for
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19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Writing Box

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Ormolu

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Glass Table by Maison Alphonse Giroux, Paris
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Glass Table by Maison Alphonse Giroux, Paris

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Glass Table by Maison Alphonse Giroux, Paris

H 30.71 in Dm 12.6 in
Edwardian walnut bon heur du jour
Located in Salisbury, GB
Edwardian walnut bon heur du jour This Edwardian walnut bon heur du jour (in French, bonheur-du
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1910s English Edwardian French Antique Writing Box

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Walnut

Edwardian walnut bon heur du jour
Edwardian walnut bon heur du jour

Edwardian walnut bon heur du jour

H 37 in W 92 in D 21 in
Circa 1860 English Lap Desk on Custom-Made Side Table Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
writing slope. Nicely fitted coromandel veneered interior, one interior veneer edge lacking. Overall
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1860s English Victorian French Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Circa 1860 English Lap Desk on Custom-Made Side Table Stand
Circa 1860 English Lap Desk on Custom-Made Side Table Stand

Circa 1860 English Lap Desk on Custom-Made Side Table Stand

H 24.25 in W 20.75 in D 11.25 in
18th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Bureau Desk for the Dutch Market
Located in Amsterdam, NL
first shipment box also contained a ‘cabinet’ or ‘writing office’, and in it had been packed a table-top
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export French Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood, Cypress, Lacquer

18th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Bureau Desk for the Dutch Market
18th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Bureau Desk for the Dutch Market

18th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Bureau Desk for the Dutch Market

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H 46.46 in W 40.36 in D 24.81 in
17th Century Iberian Rustic Table
Located in Forney, TX
hand carved round pulls and ornate matching forged iron escutcheon, rising on box stretcher joined
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17th Century European Rustic French Antique Writing Box

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Iberian Rustic Table
17th Century Iberian Rustic Table

17th Century Iberian Rustic Table

H 30 in W 42.5 in D 28 in
Antique 1810 Attributed to Gillows Metamorphic Leather Library Armchair Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
been washed back and French polished by a Victorian trained polisher, the leather upholstery is all new
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1810s English Regency French Antique Writing Box

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique 1810 Attributed to Gillows Metamorphic Leather Library Armchair Steps
Antique 1810 Attributed to Gillows Metamorphic Leather Library Armchair Steps

Antique 1810 Attributed to Gillows Metamorphic Leather Library Armchair Steps

H 36.03 in W 24.22 in D 25.79 in
Restored Metamorphic Antique Regency Armchair to Library Steps Gillows Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
writing surfaces attached and a great variety of travelling beds that could pack down into boxes. This
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19th Century English Georgian French Antique Writing Box

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Restored Metamorphic Antique Regency Armchair to Library Steps Gillows Lancaster
Restored Metamorphic Antique Regency Armchair to Library Steps Gillows Lancaster

Restored Metamorphic Antique Regency Armchair to Library Steps Gillows Lancaster

H 35.83 in W 24.22 in D 24.61 in
Antique Swiss Country Pay Table
Located in Forney, TX
Switzerland in the 18th century, likely in the Swiss Alps near the French border, hand-crafted of high-quality
Category

18th Century Swiss Baroque French Antique Writing Box

Materials

Iron

Antique Swiss Country Pay Table
Antique Swiss Country Pay Table

Antique Swiss Country Pay Table

H 30.25 in W 59 in D 34.5 in
Original Etching by AC Webb Paris of Mather Tower Chicago
Located in Dallas, TX
signature on the etching. The etching is on ‘Normandy Vellum’ from France and marked/stamped for ‘J.L
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco French Antique Writing Box

Materials

Parchment Paper

Original Etching by AC Webb Paris of Mather Tower Chicago
Original Etching by AC Webb Paris of Mather Tower Chicago

Original Etching by AC Webb Paris of Mather Tower Chicago

H 19.75 in W 14.8 in D 0.5 in
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