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Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box
Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box

Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box

$1,164Sale Price|20% Off

Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box

Located in Casteren, NL

When opened, this sophisticated writing box reveals a sloped leather writing surface, crafted from green-dyed sheepskin leather and adorned with a decorative gold-leaf border.

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

French Palais Royal Rosewood Writing Box by Taulin
French Palais Royal Rosewood Writing Box by Taulin

French Palais Royal Rosewood Writing Box by Taulin

$5,289

French Palais Royal Rosewood Writing Box by Taulin

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING The Rosewood Writing Box by Taulin is a fine French example dating to the Louis Philippe I period, circa 1830.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Early 19th Century Georgian English Travel Writing Box Mahogany
Early 19th Century Georgian English Travel Writing Box Mahogany

Early 19th Century Georgian English Travel Writing Box Mahogany

$1,632

Early 19th Century Georgian English Travel Writing Box Mahogany

Located in Münster, DE

Writing box, mahogany, England, around 1830, writing surface with leather overlay, nice interior division Large writing box / travel writing desk England around 1830, folding to tr...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

English 19th Century Burl Marquetry and Inlay Writing Box
English 19th Century Burl Marquetry and Inlay Writing Box

English 19th Century Burl Marquetry and Inlay Writing Box

$1,100

English 19th Century Burl Marquetry and Inlay Writing Box

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Two parallel bands of geometric marquetry in contrasting, twisted effect wrap the lid and front, interrupting the expressively figured burl grain. The box unfolds to a sloped writing...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut

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

$3,479

Antique Regency Mahogany & Rosewood Brass Inlaid Campaign Writing Slope Box

Located in King's Lynn, GB

Once the box is opened, via a Chubbs patent brass lock, a beautiful red leather writing slope is revealed with a profuse golden symmetrical patterned tooled edging.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba
NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba

$1,960

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba

By Napoléon III

Located in Miami, FL

An antique Napoleon III traveler portable writing-desk box. This is a gorgeous portable writing desk-box, created in France during the period of emperor Napoleon III, circa 1860.

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Shell, Wood

Regency Leather Jewelry, Work and Writing Casket
Regency Leather Jewelry, Work and Writing Casket

Regency Leather Jewelry, Work and Writing Casket

$6,820

Regency Leather Jewelry, Work and Writing Casket

Located in London, by appointment only

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...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather

19th Century Burr Walnut Double Hinged Writing Slope with Brass Edges and Inlay
19th Century Burr Walnut Double Hinged Writing Slope with Brass Edges and Inlay

19th Century Burr Walnut Double Hinged Writing Slope with Brass Edges and Inlay

$4,950

19th Century Burr Walnut Double Hinged Writing Slope with Brass Edges and Inlay

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

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...

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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Sheraton Desk Ladies Writing Table Revival Mahogany
Sheraton Desk Ladies Writing Table Revival Mahogany

Sheraton Desk Ladies Writing Table Revival Mahogany

$2,018 / item

Sheraton Desk Ladies Writing Table Revival Mahogany

Located in Potters Bar, GB

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...

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Vintage 1920s Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Rolltop desk Italy c1950
Rolltop desk Italy c1950

Rolltop desk Italy c1950

$12,248

Rolltop desk Italy c1950

By Bernini

Located in London, GB

Italy c1960 Lovely warm patina to the wood. Leather writing surface, acrylic box tidys,

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Acrylic, Walnut

Spanish Writing Slope Box in Walnut and Leather
Spanish Writing Slope Box in Walnut and Leather

Spanish Writing Slope Box in Walnut and Leather

$1,431

Spanish Writing Slope Box in Walnut and Leather

Located in Barcelona, ES

Elegant hand crafted walnut writing slope with marquetry stripe details Leather writing surface on op Above the slope there is a compartment for storage writing implenments and two i...

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20th Century Spanish Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Leather

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

$521

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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Antique 1860s Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Silk

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

$1,497Sale Price|20% Off

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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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Desk Sets

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

$3,897 / set

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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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Chrome

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

$6,959

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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Antique 19th Century English Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Writing Box with Leather Slope
Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Writing Box with Leather Slope

Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Writing Box with Leather Slope

$2,750

Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Writing Box with Leather Slope

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome mahogany writing box with leather slope and hidden storage with key, English, circa 1780.

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Antique Late 18th Century British George III More Furniture and Collecti...

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

$1,800 / set

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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Antique 19th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Agate, Silver

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

$4,641

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. A desirable, quality example with fine hidden stora...

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Antique 1830s Irish William IV Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

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

$4,001

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

Rare Antique Regency Travelling Writing Box, English c 1810-1820
Rare Antique Regency Travelling Writing Box, English c 1810-1820

Rare Antique Regency Travelling Writing Box, English c 1810-1820

$1,908

Rare Antique Regency Travelling Writing Box, English c 1810-1820

Located in Kastrup, DK

A rare Regency writing desk box made in solid ebony. Original leather with natural age-related patina.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Victorian Glossy Extending Black Leather Stationary Writing Slope With Key
Victorian Glossy Extending Black Leather Stationary Writing Slope With Key

Victorian Glossy Extending Black Leather Stationary Writing Slope With Key

$3,465 / set

Victorian Glossy Extending Black Leather Stationary Writing Slope With Key

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Victorian Glossy Black Leather Extending Correspondence Box / Writing Slope With Black Tooled Leather Interior SLOPE 30 Inside the slope there is a leather bound blotting sheet, le...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Regency Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century
Antique Regency Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century

Antique Regency Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century

$939

Antique Regency Campaign Writing Slope Brass Mounts, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Inside, there is a lift-up gold tooled red leather writing surface with stationery box and divisions, that features two ink well comparments.

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Antique 1820s Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

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Regency Leather Bound Writing Slope Sewing Jewellery Box Engraved "K" 1818
Regency Leather Bound Writing Slope Sewing Jewellery Box Engraved "K" 1818

Regency Leather Bound Writing Slope Sewing Jewellery Box Engraved "K" 1818

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H 9.45 in W 12.21 in D 8.67 in

Regency Leather Bound Writing Slope Sewing Jewellery Box Engraved "K" 1818

Located in Cheltenham, GB

This is a beautifully preserved example of a Regency period writing slope that also functions as a sewing box.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Leather Bound Writing Box by J. T. Needs London, 19th Century
Antique Leather Bound Writing Box by J. T. Needs London, 19th Century

Antique Leather Bound Writing Box by J. T. Needs London, 19th Century

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H 6 in W 10 in D 10.5 in

Antique Leather Bound Writing Box by J. T. Needs London, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique Leather bound writing box with brass gilded campaign carry handle, escutcheon and hinge.

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Antique 19th Century British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Victorian Writing Box by P&F Shafer of 27 Piccadilly London
Victorian Writing Box by P&F Shafer of 27 Piccadilly London

Victorian Writing Box by P&F Shafer of 27 Piccadilly London

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H 5.83 in W 13 in D 9.45 in

Victorian Writing Box by P&F Shafer of 27 Piccadilly London

Located in London, Greenwich

A super quality Victorian writing box by P&F Shafer of 27 Piccadilly London.

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Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Tea Caddies

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Leather

19th Century Green Leather Bound Writing Box Blottter Cameo Gilded
19th Century Green Leather Bound Writing Box Blottter Cameo Gilded

19th Century Green Leather Bound Writing Box Blottter Cameo Gilded

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H 6.5 in W 8.67 in D 5.91 in

19th Century Green Leather Bound Writing Box Blottter Cameo Gilded

Located in Brighton, GB

A Victoria green leather bound writing box and blotter Each with five mounted cameos mounted within gilded borders and centrepieces Measures: Blotter width 25cm, length 35.75cm,...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

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Leather

Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century
Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century

Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century

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H 6.5 in W 18 in D 10.5 in

Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The interior features a burgundy leather writing surface with beautiful gold tooling.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Antique Greek Key Calamander and Brass Writing Box, 19th Century
Antique Greek Key Calamander and Brass Writing Box, 19th Century

Antique Greek Key Calamander and Brass Writing Box, 19th Century

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H 6 in W 14 in D 9.75 in

Antique Greek Key Calamander and Brass Writing Box, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Inside of this stunning writing box has a black leather writing surface that has matching Greek key gold tooling and the brass hinges, lock mechanism and surface catches have detaile...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Rosewood and Brass Writing Box
English 19th Century Rosewood and Brass Writing Box

English 19th Century Rosewood and Brass Writing Box

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H 6.5 in W 13.75 in D 9 in

English 19th Century Rosewood and Brass Writing Box

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century English mahogany and brass writing box with leather writing top and storage compartments.

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Antique 1880s English Desks

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Brass

English Victorian Antique Leather Writing Box Letter Desk
English Victorian Antique Leather Writing Box Letter Desk

English Victorian Antique Leather Writing Box Letter Desk

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H 1.5 in W 19.88 in D 15.81 in

English Victorian Antique Leather Writing Box Letter Desk

Located in Shippensburg, PA

TOOLED LEATHER WRITING BOX Probably English, early 20th century 15 13/16" D x 19 7/8" W x 1 1/2" H A fabulous and most convenient folding letter box dressed in tooled leather with ...

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Leather, Baize, Silk

19th Century English Regency Antique Black Leather Writing Box with Bramah Lock
19th Century English Regency Antique Black Leather Writing Box with Bramah Lock

19th Century English Regency Antique Black Leather Writing Box with Bramah Lock

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H 6.13 in W 14.5 in D 10.75 in

19th Century English Regency Antique Black Leather Writing Box with Bramah Lock

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A VERY FINE LEATHER BOUND STATIONARY WRITING BOX Lock inscribed Bramah, London, inkwell inscribed Berry’s Patent, plate inscribed MARC, March 25 1872 Item # 806PHI26 An unusually fi...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency More Desk Accessories

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Alabaster, Brass

Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather, Travel, After Asprey, Victorian
Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather, Travel, After Asprey, Victorian

Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather, Travel, After Asprey, Victorian

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H 5.91 in W 14.38 in D 10.24 in

Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather, Travel, After Asprey, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique correspondence box. An English, aged leather travelling writing case in the manner of Asprey, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Leather

Antique English Writing Box
Antique English Writing Box

Antique English Writing Box

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H 5 in W 16 in D 9.5 in

Antique English Writing Box

Located in Houston, TX

The top is also wrapped in brass along the edges. The interior of the box features a leather writing platform and compartments for holding inkwells and quills.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Victorian Walnut Writing Slope Box
Victorian Walnut Writing Slope Box

Victorian Walnut Writing Slope Box

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H 6.11 in W 11.74 in D 9.06 in

Victorian Walnut Writing Slope Box

Located in King's Lynn, GB

Here we have a Victorian (1837-1901) Walnut & Brass Writing Box. This opens to form writing slope set with black leather with a gold patterned embossing detail surround.

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

English Writing Box with Secret Compartment
English Writing Box with Secret Compartment

English Writing Box with Secret Compartment

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H 7.5 in W 19.75 in D 10.5 in

English Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Austin, TX

An English writing slope (Captain's box) of brass-bound mahogany, featuring a two-section hinged interior that opens to become a writing desk, with compartments for inkwells, writing...

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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

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H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 9.06 in

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

19th c. Mahogany Writing Box
19th c. Mahogany Writing Box

19th c. Mahogany Writing Box

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H 9.65 in W 19.89 in D 6.3 in

19th c. Mahogany Writing Box

Located in Casteren, NL

19th c. mahogony writing box with leather desk top, inkwell and several (secret) storage units.

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

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

English Writing Box of Brass-Bound Mahogany

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H 8.25 in W 20 in D 11.25 in

English Writing Box of Brass-Bound Mahogany

Located in Austin, TX

An English writing slope (Captain's box) of brass-bound mahogany, featuring a two-section hinged interior that opens to become a writing desk, with compartments for inkwells, writing...

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

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Brass

Antique Victorian Writing Box Friedrich Ludwig Hausburg
Antique Victorian Writing Box Friedrich Ludwig Hausburg

Antique Victorian Writing Box Friedrich Ludwig Hausburg

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H 7.49 in W 17.72 in D 10.63 in

Antique Victorian Writing Box Friedrich Ludwig Hausburg

By F.L. Hausburg

Located in Northampton, GB

When opened the writing box reveals a green leather writing slope bordered with gold tooling and edged in book matched crossbanded Kingwood.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Writing Slope, English, Rosewood, Leather, Pen Box Victorian, circa 1880
Antique Writing Slope, English, Rosewood, Leather, Pen Box Victorian, circa 1880

Antique Writing Slope, English, Rosewood, Leather, Pen Box Victorian, circa 1880

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H 5.91 in W 12.21 in D 8.86 in

Antique Writing Slope, English, Rosewood, Leather, Pen Box Victorian, circa 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique writing slope. An English, rosewood and leather pen box, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Rosewood

Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Writing Box, France, 1860
Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Writing Box, France, 1860

Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Writing Box, France, 1860

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H 7.49 in W 13 in D 11.03 in

Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Writing Box, France, 1860

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Napoleon III Ecritoire writing box in Boulle style marquetry in bone with brass central cartridge.

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Boulle Writing Cabinet Box, France, 1870
Napoleon III Boulle Writing Cabinet Box, France, 1870

Napoleon III Boulle Writing Cabinet Box, France, 1870

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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

Napoleon III Boulle Writing Cabinet Box, France, 1870

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Paris, FR

Napoleon III Ecritoire writing cabinet in doucine, ebony veneer and Boulle style marquetry with brass filets and brass and mother of pearl inlay in the Queen's style decoration in fa...

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Bronze

A Very Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope Box, c1850
A Very Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope Box, c1850

A Very Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope Box, c1850

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H 3.86 in W 13.98 in D 10.16 in

A Very Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope Box, c1850

By Edmund Nye Tunbridge Wells

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

A Very Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope Box, c1850 Additional Information: Heading: A Very Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope Date : c1850 and possibly a little earlier Period : Vic...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

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H 34 in W 19.75 in D 15.25 in

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

19th Century Victorian Black Walnut and Mahogany Writing Stationery Box
19th Century Victorian Black Walnut and Mahogany Writing Stationery Box

19th Century Victorian Black Walnut and Mahogany Writing Stationery Box

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H 9.06 in W 14.57 in D 8.67 in

19th Century Victorian Black Walnut and Mahogany Writing Stationery Box

Located in London, GB

This is a magnificent antique Victorian inlaid black walnut and mahogany fall front writing slope and stationery box compendium, with brass carry handles, circa 1860 in date.

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Box with Secret Compartment

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H 8.47 in W 19.89 in D 11.03 in

Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Northampton, GB

When opened the writing box reveals a black leather slope with gold tooling faced in exotic Coromandel wood.

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Antique Late 19th Century English High 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

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H 9.5 in W 12 in D 22 in

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

Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood & Brass Writing Slope Box Lap Desk
Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood & Brass Writing Slope Box Lap Desk

Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood & Brass Writing Slope Box Lap Desk

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H 6.75 in W 17.75 in D 9.75 in

Rare Antique English Regency Rosewood & Brass Writing Slope Box Lap Desk

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A RARE AND FINE REGENCY ROSEWOOD WRITING SLOPE England, circa 1815; includes a circa 1849 quill by Isaac Parkes Item # 801EZX27 An inordinately fine box, the exterior is dressed wit...

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Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

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

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H 6.25 in W 17 in D 9.5 in

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

English Regency Foliate Cut Brass Inlaid Rosewood Writing Box on Stand, C 1830
English Regency Foliate Cut Brass Inlaid Rosewood Writing Box on Stand, C 1830

English Regency Foliate Cut Brass Inlaid Rosewood Writing Box on Stand, C 1830

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H 24 in W 20.75 in D 11.25 in

English Regency Foliate Cut Brass Inlaid Rosewood Writing Box on Stand, C 1830

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

The interior reveals a gilt tooled leather writing surface and compartments for writing accessories.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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Find many varieties of an authentic leather writing box available at 1stDibs. A leather writing box — often made from animal skin, leather and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect leather writing box — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A leather writing box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Regency and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made leather writing box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by David Edwards, Drew & Sons and George Betjemann & Sons are consistently popular.

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A leather writing box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,613, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $6,500.

Finding the Right Decorative-objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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