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Burl Wood Dome Letter Writing Treasure Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Burl Wood Dome Letter Writing Treasure Box. The wood looks like maple and has some Birdseye maple
Category
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Burl
Vintage Boho Zig Zag Inlay Burl Wood Writing Desk Box
Located in west palm beach, FL
An extraordinary vintage Boho writing desk in a box. Chic Burl wood construction with gorgeous
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Wood
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Japanese writing box dates to circa 1950 and is detailed with a raised lacquer scene of
Category
20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Inlaid Micro Mosaic Writing Box.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful inlaid micro mosaic writing box.
Missing parts, see photos.
Bone Ebony Mosaic tiles
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Wood, Ebony
19th Century Hoshiarpur Inlaid Writing Box
Located in London, GB
19th Century Hoshiarpur Inlaid Writing Box
Quite simply, this is a stunning example of a 19th
Category
Antique 1870s Indian Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Georgian Military Campaign Mahogany Writing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Complete with Candle Sticks and Reading Rail
From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Lacquered Japanese Writing Box, Mid 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Lacquered Japanese writing box with metal detailing, mid 20th century. The box has signs of
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Other Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Anglo Indian Amboyna Campaign Writing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Brass Bounded
From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Anglo Indian Amboyna
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Campaign Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Lovely antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid writing box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid writing box having a lovely antique Victorian
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
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H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 9.06 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
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique English Mother of Pearl & Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
Firmly Attributed to Hausburg
From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
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H 5.9 in W 16.14 in D 5.9 in
Antique Napoleon III Boulle Style Writing Box
Located in New York, NY
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid Victorian Amboyana Ladies Jewellery Box and Writing Slope c1860
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Amboyana jewellery box and writing slope
Date : c1860
Period : Victoria
Origin : England
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
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 Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
, cartridges, leaves, etc. The sides of the box are enhanced only with lines of wood in a lighter tone. In
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Other
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
Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A top quality example of a late Victorian writing box with an integral writing slope / lap desk
Category
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Olive
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H 11.5 in W 17 in D 9.5 in
Fine Tunbridge Ware Writing Box / Lap Desk, Eridge Castle, circa 1870
Located in Bath, GB
A truly fine example of a Victorian Tunbridge Ware writing box or lap desk dating to circa 1870
Category
Antique 1870s British Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
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H 3.5 in W 12.88 in D 10.5 in
Writing Casket Box, Walnut with Inlays, England, Late 19th Century
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful antique writing box from the historicism / Victorian style from England, 2nd half of the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
Retailed by Charles Henry, Manchester
From our Writing Box collection, we are delighted to offer
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
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H 5.9 in W 14.57 in D 11 in
Antique English Travel Box and Writing Slope with Exceptional Inlay, circa 1850
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a marvelous travel box. The inlay is stunning.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
H 8 in W 11 in D 15.5 in
Antique Japanese Iron and Wood Tansu Suzuribako Box
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique late 19th century Japanese iron mounted tansu or suzuribako calligraphy writing box. Push
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
Antique Japanese Iron Mounted Tansu Suzuribako Wood Box
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique late 19th century Japanese iron mounted tansu or suzuribako calligraphy writing box. Push
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
19th Century Italian Writing Box with Macassar Veneer and Silver Mounts
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique writing slope case. The chest is veneered with Macassar wood. Decorated with
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 4.73 in W 16.15 in D 10.63 in
Amboyna Writing Slope
Located in Folkestone, GB
A good early 19th century Lap Desk or writing slope, unusually constructed in richly figured
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Amboyna
Oversized Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope
Located in Northampton, GB
sight allows the user to lock the Writing Slope. When opened the box reveals the original purple Velvet
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Amboyna Writing Slope
Located in Folkestone, GB
A good early 19th century lap desk or writing slope, unusually constructed in richly figured
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope c1850
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware writing slope
Date : c1875
Period : Victoria
Origin : Tunbridge Wells
Category
Antique 1850s British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
19th Century Coromandel Writing Slope
Located in Martlesham, GB
open the box up there is a blue lined writing surface, a pen rest, three small compartments and two
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Tineo Wood Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 1.0 is made in Tineo wood and brushed stainless steel and can be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel, Steel, Brass
H 30.32 in W 76.78 in D 41.34 in
Antique Irish Coromandel Satinwood Writing Slope Box by Austins Dublin Ireland
Located in Dublin, Ireland
manufactured portable items, Decanter and Games Boxes, Tea Caddies, Ladies Dressing Boxes, Writing Slopes and
Category
Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
H 5 in W 16.25 in D 10.75 in
Organic Modern Accent Home Office Writing Desk Black Oak Wood Black Lacquer
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
listing is a Limited Edition called "Back in Black". It´s made of black oak wood and black lacquered steel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cut Steel, Metal, Steel
H 29.14 in W 61.03 in D 27.56 in
Modern Curved Home Office Writing Desk Oak Wood White Lacquer Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
Desk has an oval shape, with oak wood and white lacquered wood interconnected on its tabletop. The feet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 88.59 in D 35.44 in
Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Black Oak Wood Black Lacquered Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 1.0 is made in black oak wood and black metallic lacquered steel and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Cut Steel, Steel, Stainless Steel
H 30.32 in W 76.78 in D 41.34 in
Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Tineo Wood and Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The executive desk ExCentric 2.0 listed here is made in tineo wood and brushed stainless steel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
H 29.14 in W 72.84 in D 35.44 in
Modern Minimalist Home Office Writing Desk Oak Wood and Brushed Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
minimalist work or home offices, the tabletop of this Home Desk is handcrafted using carefully selected wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel, Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel
H 29.14 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Modern Minimalist Home Office Writing Desk in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
minimalist work or home offices, the tabletop of this Home Desk is handcrafted using carefully selected wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
H 29.14 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 2.0 listed here is made in walnut wood and brushed brass. However, we
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
H 29.14 in W 72.84 in D 35.44 in
Modern Home Office Accent Writing Executive Desk Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 2.0 listed here is made in walnut wood and brushed brass. The desk has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
H 29.14 in W 72.84 in D 35.44 in
Modern Home Office Writing Executive Desk Ebony Macassar Wood and Brushed Brass
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The Executive Desk ExCentric 2.0 listed here is made in ebony macassar wood and brushed brass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
H 29.14 in W 72.84 in D 35.44 in
Organic Modern Accent Home Office Writing Desk in Black Oak Wood & Copper Effect
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
listing is made with black oak wood and lacquered steel with an "Industrial Chic" copper effect. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper, Metal, Cut Steel, Steel
H 29.14 in W 61.03 in D 27.56 in
Pair Signed Erhard Sohne Trinket Casket Box Casket Original Keys Brass Wood 1900
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
boxes / jewelry caskets with amazing inlaid wood veneer and patinated brass showing fruit baskets and
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Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 1.78 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in
Modern Minimalist Home Office Writing Desk in Black Oak Wood and Black Lacquer
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
minimalist work or home offices, the tabletop of this Home Desk is handcrafted using carefully selected wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
H 29.14 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Late 18th Century Table Top Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare English table top fall front writing desk in burl walnut and blue eglomise painted oval panels
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Antique Late 18th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Paint
Indian Wood Pen Box with Hand Painted Figural Scenes
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The rectangular Indian pen box with domed hinged lid is hand-painted with colorful figural
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Régence Style Marquetry Writing Desk
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A magnificent and very rare Régence style marquetry inlaid grand bureau plat or writing desk
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
George III Sheraton Writing Table
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine George III Sheraton period partners writing table in figured mahogany with box wood
Category
Antique 1780s English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Correspondence Box Napoleon III
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Correspondence box, Napoleon III period, composed on the top of two flaps. Their facades are
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
French Original Black Painted Portable 18th Century Writing Desk
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An original black painted portable desk from the end of the 18th century. With owner initials, the desk has a French hand-written address on the inside. Desk is with the original pai...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
English Partner Desk, Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
box, slightly protruding tabletop. Green writing surface decorated with extraordinary gold embossing
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Empire Travel Sewing & Writing Set, France, Early 19th Century, circa 1815
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
accessories are placed in their original burr wood box with brass inlays, leather and velvet inside, with a
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Brass
H 3.9 in W 11.4 in D 8.7 in
Antique Victorian Burlwood Inkwell Free Standing Desk Set with Drawer and Handle
Located in Greer, SC
quality figured burled wood writing box with a molded edge. Features two cut crystal inkwells and a drawer
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Wood
H 6.5 in W 14 in D 9.75 in
Antique Huge French Amboyna Porcelain Cameo Writing Casket 19th C
Located in London, GB
A French ormolu and porcelain cameo mounted amboyna writing box, circa 1860 in date.
The
Category
Antique 1860s Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Leather Crayon Box from England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, pencils, pens, and other writing implements. The box features a large wooden model of a pencil lying
Category
20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Wood
Cartier Brass and Copper Enigma Box, 1959
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
puzzle box that uses Leonardo da Vinci's specular writing technique*. If you look at the box the straight
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Victorian Kingwood and Boxwood Ladies Writing Table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine Victorian kingwood and box wood strung mounted ladies writing table in the French taste, the
Category
Antique 1880s English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Kingwood, Boxwood
Chinese 19th Century Burlwood Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a quietly impressive Chinese mid-to-late 19th century table or writing box. The box is of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Exhibition Quality Amboyna 6 Drawer Writing Table
Located in Seaford, GB
the net leads me to believe its German in origin.
The main desk is Amboyna Wood with box line inlay
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century German Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Fine Antique Anglo Indian Mughal Carved Box
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
further definition to the decoration, directly inlaid into the wood. The shape of the early boxes was
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Agra Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
A Rare 19th Century Killarney Ware Marquetry Writing Slope, Ireland Circa 1875
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome & relatively rare Killarney Ware marquetry writing slope / lap desk, the yew wood
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Irish Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Other
H 3.5 in W 12.25 in D 10 in
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