ANTiQUE REGENCY CIRCA 1810 HARDWOOD NEVER USED NOTEPAD SAFE WITH ORIGINAL BOOKS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable Antique circa 1810-1820 Regency Rosewood notepad or diary safe with pe...
Hardwood, Paper
$2,030
H 34.65 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Antique English Mahogany Revolving Bookcase by Maple & Co 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This an elegant antique mahogany revolving bookcase by the renowned Victorian retailer and manufacturer Maple & Co, circa 1890 in date. It is made of solid mahogany with slats t...
Mahogany
$2,233
H 6.11 in W 13.59 in D 9.06 in
Exquisite Victorian Walnut & Black Leather Campaign Writing Slope
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Exquisite Victorian Hand-Crafted Burr Walnut Writing Slope With Black Tooled Leather Interior With Secret Compartment SLOPE 23 Brass front shield could be personalised with engravi...
Brass
Antique Victorian Mahogany Campaign Writing Slope circa 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Fine mahogany travelling writing box with brass-bound corners and decorative brass cartouches Classic campaign box and circa 1850 The hinged case opens to reveal a green leather writ...
Mahogany
Antique Marquetry Inlaid Faux Book Front “Hidden Storage” Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a truly unique antique box, not only does it have a faux book front. Fine inlay detail to the top - showcasing birds but it has a very cool hidden document storage area to th...
Hardwood
$2,671Sale Price / set|48% Off
H 6.3 in W 15.95 in D 10.12 in
A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Stunning Regency Era Rosewood Hand-Crafted Writing Slope. With Purple Velvet Interior, Secret Compartments. Befit With The Original Brass Topped Square Glass Inkwells. Decorated ...
Brass
$1,300Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.12 in W 11.82 in D 8.86 in
Antique Gentleman's Writing Slope, English, Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's writing slope. An English, burr walnut and leather correspondence box, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1850. Delightful craftsmanship with ...
Walnut
$3,993
H 17.72 in W 20.08 in D 12.01 in
Exquisite Antique Hardwood Military Campaign Writing Slope Desk & Later Stand
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original Antique Victorian Mahogany & Brass Military Campaign writing slope. I actually have a pair of these, the other...
Brass
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.
$2,301 / set
H 6.62 in W 12.41 in D 10.24 in
19th Century Rosewood & Inlay Stationary Writing Slope With Leather Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
19th Century Victorian Rosewood Decorative Inlaid Writing Slope With An Engraved Shield. Stationary Compartments and Storage Space. The item has black ebonised decorative accents &a...
Rosewood
$2,639
H 33.27 in W 21.07 in D 13.78 in
Antique Victorian Hardwood & Green Leather Military Campaign Davenport Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this Victorian Military Campaign writing slope in the form of a Davenport desk circa 1880 in mahogany with a green leather writing slope A very ...
Leather, Hardwood
$3,891
H 6.5 in W 17.92 in D 10.24 in
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. A re...
Brass
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. Original fittings and locks. In good condition and untouched original. En...
Brass
$3,611Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.3 in W 18.12 in D 11.03 in
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...
Brass
END OF THE 19th CENTURY ENGLISH TRAVELING WRITING DESK
Located in Firenze, FI
This solid mahogany travel desk is a fine piece of English manufacture from the late 19th century. Made with high quality mahogany wood, it has an elegant and refined appearance. The...
Leather, Wood
$2,092
H 6.89 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in
Antique Writing Slope, English, Walnut, Correspondence Box, Regency, Circa 1825
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing slope. An English, walnut and brass correspondence box, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. A charming slope, with fascinating concealed drawers an...
Brass
$4,800
H 7.25 in W 19.75 in D 10.75 in
Antique English Regency Rosewood Travelling Lap Desk Box, Circa 1830
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Regency rosewood travelling lap desk box, circa 1830.
Rosewood
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