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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

Located in Münster, DE

division Large writing box / travel writing desk England around 1830, folding to travel writing desk

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes

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

Located in Kastrup, DK

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

18th c. Coromandel Travel Writing Slope
18th c. Coromandel Travel Writing Slope

18th c. Coromandel Travel Writing Slope

$5,900

H 6 in W 19.5 in D 13 in

18th c. Coromandel Travel Writing Slope

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very fine 18th century Indian Macassar Ebony traveling writing box with Tutenag metal hardware, the

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

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

Regency Period Rosewood Campaign Writing Box, England

$1,626

H 7.49 in W 19.1 in D 11.82 in

Regency Period Rosewood Campaign Writing Box, England

Located in Kastrup, DK

Campaign travel writing box from the Regency period, England, circa 1820. Made for a military

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency 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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Gentlemen English Travel Writing Desk in Wood, Restored
Antique Gentlemen English Travel Writing Desk in Wood, Restored

Antique Gentlemen English Travel Writing Desk in Wood, Restored

$2,370Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.12 in W 11.42 in D 8.67 in

Antique Gentlemen English Travel Writing Desk in Wood, Restored

Located in Milano, IT

Antique English man's portable desk early 800. RESTAURED. Precious travel writing box in walnut

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique Ladies Travelling Box, English, Sewing Case, Writing Slope, Victorian
Antique Ladies Travelling Box, English, Sewing Case, Writing Slope, Victorian

Antique Ladies Travelling Box, English, Sewing Case, Writing Slope, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique ladies travelling box. An English, rosewood and inlay combination sewing case

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box

Located in Forney, TX

merchants and businessmen, this remarkable writing box was exquisitely hand-crafted in England in the mid

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign 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

By Napoléon III

Located in Miami, FL

An antique Napoleon III traveler portable writing-desk box. This is a gorgeous portable writing

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Shell, Wood

Travelling Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope Edmund Nye c1860
Travelling Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope Edmund Nye c1860

Travelling Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope Edmund Nye c1860

By Edmund Nye Tunbridge Wells

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Travelling Tunbridge ware writing slope Edmund Nye c1860 Date : c1860 Period : Victoria

Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique English Regency Rosewood Travelling Lap Desk Box, Circa 1830
Antique English Regency Rosewood Travelling Lap Desk Box, Circa 1830

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Rare Antique English Mahogany Brass Bound Travel Box, circa 1800
Rare Antique English Mahogany Brass Bound Travel Box, circa 1800

Rare Antique English Mahogany Brass Bound Travel Box, circa 1800

Located in New Orleans, LA

Rare antique english mahogany brass bound travel box, circa 1800.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand
Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand

Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand

Located in Forney, TX

chest for storing fine flatware, or an important document case / traveling merchant coffer / writing box

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Rosewood, Horn, Wood, Ebony

Antique 19th Century Victorian Birdseye Maple Traveling Writing Slope Box
Antique 19th Century Victorian Birdseye Maple Traveling Writing Slope Box

Antique 19th Century Victorian Birdseye Maple Traveling Writing Slope Box

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique dark birds eye maple writing slope with brass M monogram plate on top with green felt

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Felt, Birdseye Maple, Ebony

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large proportions, with lavish brass inlay

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel Writing Chest / Box with Original Paint
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel Writing Chest / Box with Original Paint

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel Writing Chest / Box with Original Paint

Located in Boden, SE

19th Century Swedish folk art travelling writing chest / box with original marble paint from Lulea

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Pine

19th Century Victorian Writing Slope/ Travel Desk Box, Brass Bound, UK ca. 1815
19th Century Victorian Writing Slope/ Travel Desk Box, Brass Bound, UK ca. 1815

19th Century Victorian Writing Slope/ Travel Desk Box, Brass Bound, UK ca. 1815

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Impressive Victorian writing slope or travel desk - attributed to the famous company of Thompson

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

17th Century Italian Milano Renaissance Period Bone Ivory Ebony Tabletop Cabinet
17th Century Italian Milano Renaissance Period Bone Ivory Ebony Tabletop Cabinet

17th Century Italian Milano Renaissance Period Bone Ivory Ebony Tabletop Cabinet

Located in Forney, TX

Morrish inspired Spanish Vargueno traveling writing box desk. Our example is characteristic of the

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk
19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk

Located in Stamford, CT

An Anglo Indian bone, ebony and metal inlaid sadeli work box with portable writing desk, Bombay

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

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Indian Hardwood Writing Box
Indian Hardwood Writing Box

Indian Hardwood Writing Box

Unavailable

H 8 in W 11 in D 18.5 in

Indian Hardwood Writing Box

Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB

Indian hardwood brass bound travelling writing box.

Category

Antique 1890s Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Regency Mahogany Writing Box on Stand
19th Century Regency Mahogany Writing Box on Stand

19th Century Regency Mahogany Writing Box on Stand

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H 34 in W 20 in D 11 in

19th Century Regency Mahogany Writing Box on Stand

Located in London, GB

A wonderful traveling writing box on cabinet. Made from the best quality Flame mahogany and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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

French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box

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H 12.25 in W 14 in D 9.5 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 exterior has an intricately

Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

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Antique Early 1800s Decorative Art

Materials

Mahogany

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Furniture

Materials

Leather

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Victorian Antique Oak Writing Desk Traveling Box
19th Century English Victorian Antique Oak Writing Desk Traveling Box

19th Century English Victorian Antique Oak Writing Desk Traveling Box

Located in Shippensburg, PA

An unusual and most attractive English writing box from the late Victorian period, the box is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An Exceptionally Fine Quality English well figured solid burr walnut ladies or gents travelling

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Coromandel Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Coromandel Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Coromandel Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Campaign style travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and unusually large size. First quarter of

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Brass Bound Coromandel Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Antique Regency Brass Bound Coromandel Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

Antique Regency Brass Bound Coromandel Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Campaign Style Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large size. First quarter of

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct

Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct

Located in Dublin, Ireland

gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and of generous proportions. Last quarter of the

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct
Antique Regency Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct

Antique Regency Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Officers Campaign Style Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large size. First

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Tiffany & Co. Snake Skin Jewelry Box with Bramah Locks, circa 1880
Tiffany & Co. Snake Skin Jewelry Box with Bramah Locks, circa 1880

Tiffany & Co. Snake Skin Jewelry Box with Bramah Locks, circa 1880

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Shippensburg, PA

. His shop at 124 Piccadilly was well known for its selection of jewelry, traveling and writing boxes

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Antique 19th Century American Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Velvet

Exquisite Writing Box, Lap Desk, or Travel Desk
Exquisite Writing Box, Lap Desk, or Travel Desk

Exquisite Writing Box, Lap Desk, or Travel Desk

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

English brass-mounted burl walnut and rosewood travel desk, circa 1860s. Hinged lid has a domical

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Antique 1860s British Secretaires

Antique Writing Slope, English, Oak, Travelling Correspondence Box, Edwardian
Antique Writing Slope, English, Oak, Travelling Correspondence Box, Edwardian

Antique Writing Slope, English, Oak, Travelling Correspondence Box, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique writing slope. An English, oak travelling correspondence box, dating to the

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique Georgian Mahogany Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Writing Slope Box
Antique Georgian Mahogany Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Writing Slope Box

Antique Georgian Mahogany Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Writing Slope Box

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptionally fine quality English well figured solid mahogany ladies or gents travelling

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Travelling Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Victorian, C.1899
Antique Travelling Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Victorian, C.1899

Antique Travelling Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Victorian, C.1899

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique travelling writing slope. An English, mahogany and brass correspondence box

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Writing Slope Box
Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Writing Slope Box

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Writing Slope Box

Located in Dublin, Ireland

gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and generous proportions. First quarter of the

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Traveling Wooden Burl Walnut Writing Slope Stationary Box 19c
Antique Victorian Traveling Wooden Burl Walnut Writing Slope Stationary Box 19c

Antique Victorian Traveling Wooden Burl Walnut Writing Slope Stationary Box 19c

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Gents twin handle Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and generous proportions. Second

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptionally fine quality English well figured Mahogany ladies or gents travelling writing

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

English Regency Traveling Writing Slope Box or Nécessaire De Voyage 1810-1820
English Regency Traveling Writing Slope Box or Nécessaire De Voyage 1810-1820

English Regency Traveling Writing Slope Box or Nécessaire De Voyage 1810-1820

Located in Kastrup, DK

Rare regency travelling writing slope / nécessaire de voyage of outstanding quality. Wooden box

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct
Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct

Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct

Located in Dublin, Ireland

replaced leather in writing area which is nicely done. Box closes firmly with no gaps. Lock and key are

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Boxed Desk Writing Set, London, circa 1863
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Boxed Desk Writing Set, London, circa 1863

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Boxed Desk Writing Set, London, circa 1863

By John Mechin & Charles Bazin

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century Victorian extremely rare solid silver complete boxed traveling writing set

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Coromandel Gothic Revival Travelling Writing Box, 19th Century
Antique Coromandel Gothic Revival Travelling Writing Box, 19th Century

Antique Coromandel Gothic Revival Travelling Writing Box, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A lovely antique Victorian Gothic Revival strapwork mounted Coromandel travelling writing box

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Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Travelling Box, Writing Slope, circa 1860
Antique 19th Century Travelling Box, Writing Slope, circa 1860

Antique 19th Century Travelling Box, Writing Slope, circa 1860

Located in Greven, DE

Antique travelling secretary, writing slope Belgium Dark stined Birdseye Maple 19th century

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Antique 1860s Belgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Birdseye Maple

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

Located in Forney, TX

A lovely antique English mahogany campaign style travel desk / writing slope box with beautifully

Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Elegant Travel Writing-Set Box
Elegant Travel Writing-Set Box

Elegant Travel Writing-Set Box

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H 1.97 in W 12.6 in D 9.06 in

Elegant Travel Writing-Set Box

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Very elegant briar-wood and silver box: travel writing set, nr. O/1469.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

English Regency Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box
English Regency Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box

English Regency Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box

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H 7.49 in W 19.69 in D 10.63 in

English Regency Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box

Located in Kastrup, DK

English writing box. (Laptop) The box can be opened to create a sloping desk pad covered with green

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

English Regency Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box
English Regency Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box

English Regency Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box

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H 3.94 in W 13.78 in D 10.63 in

English Regency Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box

Located in Kastrup, DK

English writing slope in bird's-eye maple. The box can be opened to create a sloping desk pad

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Antique Travelling Author's Writing Box, English, Correspondence Case, Victorian
Antique Travelling Author's Writing Box, English, Correspondence Case, Victorian

Antique Travelling Author's Writing Box, English, Correspondence Case, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique travelling author’s writing box. An English, flame mahogany and boxwood

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Scholar's Objects

Materials

Boxwood

Antique Victorian Turnbridge Ware Burl Walnut Traveling Wooden Writing Slope Box
Antique Victorian Turnbridge Ware Burl Walnut Traveling Wooden Writing Slope Box

Antique Victorian Turnbridge Ware Burl Walnut Traveling Wooden Writing Slope Box

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Ladies or Gents Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last quarter of

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Writing Slope Box
Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Writing Slope Box

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Writing Slope Box

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptionally fine early English Well Figured Solid grained Mahogany Ladies or Gents Travelling

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Burl Walnut Writing Slope Box
Antique Victorian Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Burl Walnut Writing Slope Box

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Burl Walnut Writing Slope Box

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Gents Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions. Last quarter of the

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Turnbridge Ware Burl Walnut Traveling Wooden Writing Slope Box
Antique Victorian Turnbridge Ware Burl Walnut Traveling Wooden Writing Slope Box

Antique Victorian Turnbridge Ware Burl Walnut Traveling Wooden Writing Slope Box

Located in Dublin, Ireland

or gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality and compact proportions, Last quarter of the

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Irish Dublin Georgian Burl Walnut Brass Bound Traveling Writing Slope Box
Irish Dublin Georgian Burl Walnut Brass Bound Traveling Writing Slope Box

Irish Dublin Georgian Burl Walnut Brass Bound Traveling Writing Slope Box

Located in Dublin, Ireland

been established some years prior. He made and sold writing desks & travelling slopes, dressing cases

Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Georgian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Regency Rosewood Antique Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box
19th Century English Regency Rosewood Antique Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box

19th Century English Regency Rosewood Antique Traveling Lap Writing Desk Box

Located in Shippensburg, PA

This is a remarkable writing slope remaining in superb original condition throughout. The rosewood

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct
Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct

Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct

Located in Dublin, Ireland

writing area to include a gold leaf decorative border which is nicely done. Box closes firmly with no gaps

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Walnut Wooden Writing Slope Box 19C
Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Walnut Wooden Writing Slope Box 19C

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Walnut Wooden Writing Slope Box 19C

Located in Dublin, Ireland

writing area which is beginning to show signs of wear at opening crease area, see image. Box closes firmly

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

English George III Mahogany and Brass Antique Traveling Desk Writing Slope Box
English George III Mahogany and Brass Antique Traveling Desk Writing Slope Box

English George III Mahogany and Brass Antique Traveling Desk Writing Slope Box

Located in Shippensburg, PA

writing slope is austere and simple in form. Original heavy brass carrying handles flank the box, one

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Steel

Victorian Quarter Sawn Oak Stationery Travel / Writing Box
Victorian Quarter Sawn Oak Stationery Travel / Writing Box

Victorian Quarter Sawn Oak Stationery Travel / Writing Box

Located in Vancouver, BC

Very nice Victorian oak stationery box with fall front writing desk, fitted interior, leather fold

Category

Antique 19th Century Scottish Desks

Materials

Oak

Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Box
Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Box

Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Box

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H 9.06 in W 20.08 in D 10.63 in

Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Box

Located in Manchester, GB

A superb Victorian burr walnut veneered travelling writing box from the mid-19th century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Burr Walnut Stationery Box
Burr Walnut Stationery Box

Burr Walnut Stationery Box

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H 13.5 in W 15 in D 10 in

Burr Walnut Stationery Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

, "stamps" and Inkwell which is a travelling inkwell. The writing box has a secret drawer to the side

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Antique 1870s British Boxes

Regency period walnut writing box on a stand from England c.1820
Regency period walnut writing box on a stand from England c.1820

Regency period walnut writing box on a stand from England c.1820

Located in Houston, TX

A handsome Regency period walnut traveling writing box from England c.1820 mounted as a side table

Category

English Side Tables

Materials

Brass

A handsome burl writing box on custom stand from England c.1850
A handsome burl writing box on custom stand from England c.1850

A handsome burl writing box on custom stand from England c.1850

Located in Houston, TX

. This was a travel writing box that was taken along when the owner went to stay for extended visits at

Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Burl, Walnut

B385 Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Travelling Lap Desk, Writing Slope, Box
B385 Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Travelling Lap Desk, Writing Slope, Box

B385 Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Travelling Lap Desk, Writing Slope, Box

Located in Vancouver, BC

of inkwells fold down writing surface below lift up writing slope is a secret compartment with

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Antique 1870s English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Walnut

Naval Interest: Georgian Traveling Writing Box and Safe
Naval Interest: Georgian Traveling Writing Box and Safe

Naval Interest: Georgian Traveling Writing Box and Safe

Located in New York, NY

was to deter theft while traveling but it may well have had the added advantage of stabilizing the box

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood, Tulipwood

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$1,200

H 6.14 in W 14.5 in D 9.5 in

French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French 19th century writing box made of exotic rosewood. The top of the petite trunk is inlaid with a small tile of mother-of-pearl, engraved for “Charlotte”. The case opens to rev...

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Antique 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet

Regency Rosewood And Brass Inlaid Campaign Dressing Box
Regency Rosewood And Brass Inlaid Campaign Dressing Box

Regency Rosewood And Brass Inlaid Campaign Dressing Box

Located in Essex, MA

Finely made and signed E. Wells Co Patent on hinges. Rectangular hinged top with brass edge and fleur de lis corners and central monogrammed plaque opening to a fitted interior. Conf...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

French Nécessaire de Voyage
French Nécessaire de Voyage

French Nécessaire de Voyage

$78,500

H 6.5 in W 17 in D 11.75 in

French Nécessaire de Voyage

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptional and rare French nécessaire de voyage is almost certainly the work of the highly respected Parisian manufacturer Pierre-Dominique Maire and the silversmith Jacques-Br...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box
Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box

Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box

$949

H 4.73 in W 15.95 in D 9.18 in

Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian quality rosewood writing box having a rectangular shaped quality rosewood lift up top opening to reveal a lift up writing surface opening to reveal two storage comp...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

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Travel Writing Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic travel writing box available at 1stDibs. A travel writing box — often made from wood, brass and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect travel writing box — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A travel writing box made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular.

How Much is a Travel Writing Box?

Prices for a travel writing box start at $650 and top out at $5,300 with the average selling for $1,215.

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