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Victorian Travel Writing Box

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

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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

A antique Victorian era English campaign style brass bound mahogany portable lap desk / writing

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

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

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Antique 19th Century Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Felt, Birdseye Maple, Ebony

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

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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

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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

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian 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

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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

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

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

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Furniture

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

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 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

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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

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 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

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

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

Materials

Boxwood

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

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

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

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

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

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

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Antique 19th Century Scottish Desks

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Oak

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

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Located in London, GB

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Located in Bath, GB

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Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

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Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

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Located in Reading, Berkshire

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Victorian Travel Writing Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the victorian travel writing box you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A victorian travel writing box — often made from wood, brass and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer victorian travel writing box, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 19th Century. A victorian travel writing box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian and Georgian styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Victorian Travel Writing Box?

A victorian travel writing box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $935, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $1,469.

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