Sewing Writing Box
Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
inlaid writing slope and sewing box, dating to the late Regency period, circa 1830.
Exceptional display
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H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in
Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London
By Leuchars & Son
Located in Northampton, GB
Extensive Mother of Pearl Inlay
From our Sewing Boxes collection, we are pleased to offer this
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Empire Travel Sewing & Writing Set, France, Early 19th Century, circa 1815
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
. This travel set is mainly composed of sewing accessories, most of them made of mother of pearl
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H 3.9 in W 11.4 in D 8.7 in
Petite Mid-Century Italian Maple and Metal Sewing Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming, petite maple sewing box with black painted metal frame and cane-wrapped handle, all
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Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian quality rosewood writing box having a quality rosewood rectangular shaped
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Unusual William IV Work and Writing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
a silk pleated box below for sewing materials, all standing on tapering, shaped pedestal with
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Fantastic quality antique Victorian rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid work box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic quality antique Victorian rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid work box having a quality
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H 6.7 in W 12.21 in D 9.06 in
Ladies table compendium and jewelry box
Located in East Geelong, VIC
the day. Under the hinged lid is a sewing box with compartments for all her sewing tools with a
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19th Century Blue & Gold Porcelain-Mounted Rosewood Table Cabinet
Located in London, GB
plaque and a mother-of-pearl inlaid border, the lid revealing a fitted interior with sewing implements
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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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Brass
H 7.75 in W 14.25 in D 10.25 in
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
women. Containing everything from toiletries and jewelry to sewing and writing instruments, nécessaires
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Antique Early Victorian 19th Century Inlaid Burr Walnut Writing or Sewing Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
This antique early Victorian 19th century inlaid burr walnut writing or sewing table is an
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H 29 in W 27 in D 17 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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18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal
Located in Paris, FR
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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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H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 13.39 in
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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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sewing writing box you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every sewing writing box was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the sewing writing box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A sewing writing box made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Empire — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one sewing writing box that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maison Giroux produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Sewing Writing Box?
Prices for a sewing writing box start at $650 and top out at $19,850 with the average selling for $9,154.
Questions About Sewing Writing Box
- What is a sewing box called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A sewing box can be called a sewing basket, a needle box or a needlepoint box. However, many people simply refer to the storage boxes for thread, needles and other sewing supplies as a sewing box. Shop a selection of sewing boxes on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The inkstone was the most precious and permanent object in a Japanese writing set. It is a mortar used for mixing dry ink with water for the purposes of writing. You'll find a selection of Japanese writing boxes on 1stDibs.
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