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FINE VINTAGE HARDWOD BRASS & OXBLOOD LEATHER MILITARY CAMPAiGN CHEST OF DRAWERS
FINE VINTAGE HARDWOD BRASS & OXBLOOD LEATHER MILITARY CAMPAiGN CHEST OF DRAWERS

FINE VINTAGE HARDWOD BRASS & OXBLOOD LEATHER MILITARY CAMPAiGN CHEST OF DRAWERS

$4,075

FINE VINTAGE HARDWOD BRASS & OXBLOOD LEATHER MILITARY CAMPAiGN CHEST OF DRAWERS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely mid century circa 1960's Military Campaign chest of drawers in Mahogany with English Brass fitti...

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Vintage 1960s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Hampton & Sons Chinese Chippendale Cylinder Desk
19th Century Hampton & Sons Chinese Chippendale Cylinder Desk

19th Century Hampton & Sons Chinese Chippendale Cylinder Desk

$13,500

19th Century Hampton & Sons Chinese Chippendale Cylinder Desk

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Dallas, TX

Below the writing slope are three drawers. The first two are smaller side by sides and the bottom one is one single drawer.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Harrods Jewellery Display Case
Antique Harrods Jewellery Display Case

Antique Harrods Jewellery Display Case

$227

Antique Harrods Jewellery Display Case

By Harrods

Located in Braintree, GB

The collection encompasses a wide array of antique boxes, ranging from intricately decorated jewelry cases and snuff boxes to writing slopes and vanity cases, sourced from various pe...

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Antique Early 1900s British Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather

19th C. English Victorian Brass-Inlaid Burlwood Writing Desk with Inkwells
19th C. English Victorian Brass-Inlaid Burlwood Writing Desk with Inkwells

19th C. English Victorian Brass-Inlaid Burlwood Writing Desk with Inkwells

$1,230

19th C. English Victorian Brass-Inlaid Burlwood Writing Desk with Inkwells

By James Allen

Located in Morristown, NJ

The hinged top opens to reveal a sloped writing surface lined in green felt (likely a later replacement), and fitted with compartments for writing instruments, paper, and corresponde...

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Davenport Desk by W.J. Mansell
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Davenport Desk by W.J. Mansell

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Davenport Desk by W.J. Mansell

$4,152

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Davenport Desk by W.J. Mansell

By W.J Mansell

Located in Antwerp, BE

Antique in burl wood inlay fine desk elegant design with practical functionality and a floral decorative appeal, at the right-hand side is an arrangement of three lined drawers. The ...

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Antique Anglo-Chinese Padouk Wood Metamorphic Architects Table
Exceptional Antique Anglo-Chinese Padouk Wood Metamorphic Architects Table

Exceptional Antique Anglo-Chinese Padouk Wood Metamorphic Architects Table

$10,500

Exceptional Antique Anglo-Chinese Padouk Wood Metamorphic Architects Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

It opens to create a large reading slope and encloses two candle arms. The front section has split legs so that the entire frieze pulls out to reveal a covered writing slope which c...

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Antique Early 19th Century Regency Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Brass

Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport
Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport

Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport

$1,036

Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Victorian Flame Mahogany Davenport Item Code: LC1258 An attractive mid-19th century Victorian flame mahogany Davenport, showcasing richly figured veneers and elegant proportions. The...

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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk
Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk

Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk

$2,210

Charming Georgian Elm Childs Desk

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A super early 18th-century childs writing desk, the slope top lifts to reveal a fitted drawer; of lovely colour and patina.

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Antique Early 18th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Mid 19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Standing Desk
Mid 19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Standing Desk

Mid 19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Standing Desk

$4,994

Mid 19th Century German Biedermeier Cherrywood Standing Desk

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Above this is the desk top with a large drawer flanked by two smaller drawers and correspondingly three sloping writing flaps, as well as a top shelf. In addition, 2 writing boards c...

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

William IV Davenport Desk Period Antique 19th Century
William IV Davenport Desk Period Antique 19th Century

William IV Davenport Desk Period Antique 19th Century

$2,141

William IV Davenport Desk Period Antique 19th Century

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A fine William IV mahogany Davenport desk of typical form, combining elegant design with practical functionality Raised on bun feet and a plinth base, the piece features carved and s...

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Vintage 1980s William IV Desks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Laptop
19th Century Laptop

19th Century Laptop

$1,200

19th Century Laptop

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 19th century laptop is also known as a writing slope, or a lap desk! It became wildly popular in the 19th century because a "laptop" provided an expansive flat writing surface t...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk
Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk

Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk

$8,400Sale Price|67% Off

Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Inside, there is a leathered sloped writing surface that when pushed back, reveals a sizable storage compartment.

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Victorian 1880
Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Victorian 1880

Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Victorian 1880

$1,934

Burr Walnut Davenport Desk Victorian 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous Victorian Davenport in burr walnut Such a lovely look to this elegant desk, the patina to the walnut is gorgeous Drawer opens out to reveal writing slope a...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Desks

Materials

Walnut

18th Century British Regency Bureau Chiffonier in Manner of Gillows
18th Century British Regency Bureau Chiffonier in Manner of Gillows

18th Century British Regency Bureau Chiffonier in Manner of Gillows

$7,875

18th Century British Regency Bureau Chiffonier in Manner of Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Dallas, TX

The Middle section opens using concealed buttons into a secretaire writing slope with satinwood drawers and original ivorine pulls.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

17th Century English William and Mary Period Walnut Escritoire
17th Century English William and Mary Period Walnut Escritoire

17th Century English William and Mary Period Walnut Escritoire

$9,864

17th Century English William and Mary Period Walnut Escritoire

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

They seem to have been used in both reception rooms and bedrooms but the smaller proportions of our piece suggest that it was probably designed for a bedroom setting, providing stora...

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Antique 17th Century English Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Faux Tortoiseshell Veneered Etui for Wax and Sealing Sticks, English c.1830–1860
Faux Tortoiseshell Veneered Etui for Wax and Sealing Sticks, English c.1830–1860

Faux Tortoiseshell Veneered Etui for Wax and Sealing Sticks, English c.1830–1860

$595

Faux Tortoiseshell Veneered Etui for Wax and Sealing Sticks, English c.1830–1860

Located in Atlanta, GA

Its compact scale and elegant silhouette place it within the tradition of portable writing accoutrements carried in gentleman’s and lady’s travelling cases, writing slopes, and perso...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English British Colonial Snuff Boxes and Tobacc...

Materials

Shell, Velvet

Antique Collector’s Chest, England, 20th Century
Antique Collector’s Chest, England, 20th Century

Antique Collector’s Chest, England, 20th Century

$2,400

Antique Collector’s Chest, England, 20th Century

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A rare storage chest with a beautifully sectioned interior, likely used as a writing slope or merchant’s chest. The exterior presents a restrained, architectural simplicity with cle...

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Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk
Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk

Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk

$2,450

Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk

Located in Forney, TX

Born in the Mid-Atlantic region / Southern United States, circa 1800s, hand-crafted of solid pine wood with mellow warm tone and rich grain patterns, one-piece construction, having a...

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Antique 19th Century American Rustic Desks

Materials

Pine

19th Century Antique Davenport, Victorian Swivel Top Desk, circa 1850
19th Century Antique Davenport, Victorian Swivel Top Desk, circa 1850

19th Century Antique Davenport, Victorian Swivel Top Desk, circa 1850

$1,381Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Antique Davenport, Victorian Swivel Top Desk, circa 1850

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Riding on the original brass castors beneath the plinth base, this Davenport benefits from the unusual feature of a swivel top allowing the writing slope to turn through ninety degre...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Bureau, 19th Century, English, Regency, Mahogany, Secret Drawers, Gallery
Bureau, 19th Century, English, Regency, Mahogany, Secret Drawers, Gallery

Bureau, 19th Century, English, Regency, Mahogany, Secret Drawers, Gallery

$3,454

Bureau, 19th Century, English, Regency, Mahogany, Secret Drawers, Gallery

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

The mahogany, fall-front fitted with a later writing slope, and original brass hinges. The fitted interior revealing a shelf faced with a moulded edge, above three, painted drawers w...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk, Greeting Station
Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk, Greeting Station

Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk, Greeting Station

$898

Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk, Greeting Station

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Antique Pine Sloping Clerks writingdesk, greeting station A Lovely old piece, the desk is made in solid pine, it has a sloping lid which encloses a storage compartment with a draw...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Desks

Materials

Pine

19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Sewing Box
19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Sewing Box

19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Sewing Box

$2,400

19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Sewing Box

Located in Bradenton, FL

Beneath this tray is a narrow pull-out drawer with additional compartments and a writing slope or work stand, designed to support sewing materials while in use.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg
Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg

Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg

$6,217

Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg

By F.L. Hausburg

Located in Northampton, GB

The top and bottom half of the writing slope lifts to reveal extra storage beneath and the top of the box contains partitions for the two inkwells and removable pen tray.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood, Satinwood

A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment
A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

$2,886

A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

Located in Central England, GB

It lifts and hinges forward to reveal and form an original red velvet lined writing slope. Both halves of the slope raise to reveal inner storage.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box
Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box

Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box

$1,157Sale Price|20% Off

Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box

Located in Casteren, NL

An English mahogany writing box, also known as a writing slope or lap desk, has a rich history dating back to the 18th century.

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

An Important and Rare Dated 1711 Norwegian Hand-Carved Oak Desk Organizer Box
An Important and Rare Dated 1711 Norwegian Hand-Carved Oak Desk Organizer Box

An Important and Rare Dated 1711 Norwegian Hand-Carved Oak Desk Organizer Box

$4,640Sale Price|20% Off

An Important and Rare Dated 1711 Norwegian Hand-Carved Oak Desk Organizer Box

Located in Skien, NO

The front panel features detailed Baroque-style carved patterns and an inscribed inscription reading: "JENS JONSEN TANGEN MAREN PEDERS DATER HAFRWEN TEMBER DEN 24 SEP ANNO 1711" Th...

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Antique 18th Century Norwegian Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Vintage Campaign Wood Box With Brass Detail
Vintage Campaign Wood Box With Brass Detail

Vintage Campaign Wood Box With Brass Detail

$1,650

Vintage Campaign Wood Box With Brass Detail

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Upon opening, the interior reveals a removable partitioned tray, offering organized storage that reflects its original life as a portable document bureau or personal writing slope. T...

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Antique Late 19th Century British British Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century Rustic Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk
Mid-19th Century Rustic Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk

Mid-19th Century Rustic Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk

$718

Mid-19th Century Rustic Antique Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Antique pine sloping clerks writing desk A Lovely old piece, the desk is made in solid pine, it has a sloping lid which encloses a storage compartment A lovely old piece in its ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Rustic Desks

Materials

Pine

Antique Deep Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk, Country Style, 1860
Antique Deep Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk, Country Style, 1860

Antique Deep Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk, Country Style, 1860

$794

Antique Deep Pine Sloping Clerks Writing Desk, Country Style, 1860

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Antique deep pine sloping clerks writing desk A Lovely old piece, the desk is made in solid pine, it has a sloping lid which encloses a large storage compartment A lovely old pi...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Country Desks

Materials

Pine

French Walnut Secrétaire á Abbatant
French Walnut Secrétaire á Abbatant

French Walnut Secrétaire á Abbatant

$4,656

French Walnut Secrétaire á Abbatant

Located in Faversham, GB

TOTAL H: 150.5 CM H: 41.5 INCHES W: 97 CM W: 38.1 INCHES D: 44 CM D: 17.3 INCHES INTERNAL SHELF DEPTH AND WIDTH OF TOP W: 73.5 CM W: 28.9 INCHES D: 30 CM D: 11.8 INCHES ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Revival Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Writing Box with Leather Slope
Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Writing Box with Leather Slope

Late 18th Century George III Mahogany Writing Box with Leather Slope

$2,750

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.

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Antique Late 18th Century British George III More Furniture and Collecti...

Louis XVI Style Parquetry, Gilt-Bronze and Lacquer Mounted Petit Secretaire Cabi
Louis XVI Style Parquetry, Gilt-Bronze and Lacquer Mounted Petit Secretaire Cabi

Louis XVI Style Parquetry, Gilt-Bronze and Lacquer Mounted Petit Secretaire Cabi

$24,868

Louis XVI Style Parquetry, Gilt-Bronze and Lacquer Mounted Petit Secretaire Cabi

By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

The cabinet has a fall front opening to a writing slope and a fitted interior with small drawers and compartments.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality
19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality

19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality

$7,999

19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality

Located in Dallas, TX

The box opens to reveal a writing slope with blue leather insert. Both the top section of the writing slope and the larger bottom section have a lift up lid to reveal a storage area ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Ebony, Sandalwood

Antique Mahogany Davenport Desk by Gillows of Lancaster
Antique Mahogany Davenport Desk by Gillows of Lancaster

Antique Mahogany Davenport Desk by Gillows of Lancaster

$5,457

Antique Mahogany Davenport Desk by Gillows of Lancaster

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in King's Lynn, GB

When opened, these reveal a fitted arrangement of pigeon holes, providing organised storage for papers and documents. The leather writing slope, finished with gold-embossed borders,...

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Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Desks

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Chinese Export Regency Chinoiserie Gilt Lacquer Cabinet - Mid-Qing - Circa 1820
Chinese Export Regency Chinoiserie Gilt Lacquer Cabinet - Mid-Qing - Circa 1820

Chinese Export Regency Chinoiserie Gilt Lacquer Cabinet - Mid-Qing - Circa 1820

$35,000

Chinese Export Regency Chinoiserie Gilt Lacquer Cabinet - Mid-Qing - Circa 1820

Located in Chatham, ON

An exceptional antique Chinese export black & gilt lacquer 'bonheur du jour' cabinet on stand in the Regency Chinoiserie style - mid Qing dynasty - masterfully crafted in Canton ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Softwood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Pristine Early 20th Century Unused J E Caldwell Stationary Set by G. Lalo Paris
Pristine Early 20th Century Unused J E Caldwell Stationary Set by G. Lalo Paris

Pristine Early 20th Century Unused J E Caldwell Stationary Set by G. Lalo Paris

$730

Pristine Early 20th Century Unused J E Caldwell Stationary Set by G. Lalo Paris

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Red Lion, PA

This heirloom-quality set remains entirely functional for high-end correspondence, making it an exquisite addition to an antique writing slope, a sophisticated styling prop, or a tru...

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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Books

Materials

Paper

19C British Tunbridgeware Micro-mosaic Lap Desk - RARE
19C British Tunbridgeware Micro-mosaic Lap Desk - RARE

19C British Tunbridgeware Micro-mosaic Lap Desk - RARE

$2,450

19C British Tunbridgeware Micro-mosaic Lap Desk - RARE

Located in Dallas, TX

The top/lid opens to reveal a green baize fabric insert/writing slope, on top and bottom surrounded by a parquetry and micro-mosaic border in fantastic original condition.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Boxwood, Maple, Walnut

Rare Chinese Export Amboyna and Ebony Campaign Kneehole Desk
Rare Chinese Export Amboyna and Ebony Campaign Kneehole Desk

Rare Chinese Export Amboyna and Ebony Campaign Kneehole Desk

$23,280

Rare Chinese Export Amboyna and Ebony Campaign Kneehole Desk

Located in Benington, Herts

The rectangular top with book matched amboyna veneers enclosed by a solid ebony boarder above a frieze drawer fitted with an adjustable inset velvet lined writing slope flanked by mu...

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Antique 1830s Chinese Desks

Materials

Ebony, Amboyna

18th Century Queen Anne Burr Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase
18th Century Queen Anne Burr Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase

18th Century Queen Anne Burr Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase

$38,684

18th Century Queen Anne Burr Walnut Double Dome Bureau Bookcase

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

The fall-front bureau opens to reveal a well-fitted interior, with a series of small drawers, pigeonholes, and central compartments for documents and stationery. Below the writing sl...

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Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

18th Century George III Sheraton Satinwood & Marquetry Bureau Bookcase
18th Century George III Sheraton Satinwood & Marquetry Bureau Bookcase

18th Century George III Sheraton Satinwood & Marquetry Bureau Bookcase

$31,224

18th Century George III Sheraton Satinwood & Marquetry Bureau Bookcase

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

The fall opens to reveal a beautifully arranged fitted interior with a pull-out sliding tray, drawers, pigeonholes and an adjustable writing slope, a superb combination of practicali...

Category

Antique 18th Century British Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Satinwood, Rosewood

Anglo-Indian Footed Box with Lidded Compartments, 19th Century
Anglo-Indian Footed Box with Lidded Compartments, 19th Century

Anglo-Indian Footed Box with Lidded Compartments, 19th Century

$1,500

Anglo-Indian Footed Box with Lidded Compartments, 19th Century

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The shape of the early boxes was either sloping at the front with a flatter section at the back, reminiscent of English writing slopes, or rectangular.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sandalwood

19C English Tunbridgeware Tabletop Stationary Box, Micro Mosaic
19C English Tunbridgeware Tabletop Stationary Box, Micro Mosaic

19C English Tunbridgeware Tabletop Stationary Box, Micro Mosaic

$860

19C English Tunbridgeware Tabletop Stationary Box, Micro Mosaic

By Tunbridge Ware

Located in Dallas, TX

The interior of the lid doubles as a small writing slope. The interior has 5 compartments, one for an inkwell (this has the original inkwell in it) and 2 with the original covers ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Boxwood, Ebony, Walnut, Burl

COLLECTABLE 1940's ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON BUREAU DESK DRAWERS ORIGINAL RECEIPT
COLLECTABLE 1940's ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON BUREAU DESK DRAWERS ORIGINAL RECEIPT

COLLECTABLE 1940's ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON BUREAU DESK DRAWERS ORIGINAL RECEIPT

$17,891

COLLECTABLE 1940's ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON BUREAU DESK DRAWERS ORIGINAL RECEIPT

By Robert Thompson

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Robert Mouseman Thompson custom made to order, fully restored Writing Bureau over a b...

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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Oak

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN BROWN LEATHER BRASS GALLERY MILITARY CAMPAIGN DAVENPORT DESK
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN BROWN LEATHER BRASS GALLERY MILITARY CAMPAIGN DAVENPORT DESK

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN BROWN LEATHER BRASS GALLERY MILITARY CAMPAIGN DAVENPORT DESK

$3,937

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN BROWN LEATHER BRASS GALLERY MILITARY CAMPAIGN DAVENPORT DESK

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning full sized Victorian circa 1860-1880 Military Campaign Davenport desk writing slope with slidi...

Category

Antique 1860s English Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

ANTIQUE MORGAN & SAUNDERS GEORGE IV 1820 HARDWOOD COCKFIGHTING LiBRARY ARMCHAIR
ANTIQUE MORGAN & SAUNDERS GEORGE IV 1820 HARDWOOD COCKFIGHTING LiBRARY ARMCHAIR

ANTIQUE MORGAN & SAUNDERS GEORGE IV 1820 HARDWOOD COCKFIGHTING LiBRARY ARMCHAIR

$8,220

ANTIQUE MORGAN & SAUNDERS GEORGE IV 1820 HARDWOOD COCKFIGHTING LiBRARY ARMCHAIR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this important handmade made in England circa 1820 George IV hand carved mahogany & leather Cockfighting arm...

Category

Antique 1820s English George II Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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

$3,495

Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand

Located in Forney, TX

Keywords: Europe European antiques deed Bible box legged jewelry casket money changing bank strong box coffer coin safe caixa contador sewing work stand decorative box footed sugar c...

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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

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

Moorish Islamic Mughal Raj Decorative Vizagapatam Carved Bone Jewelry Box India
Moorish Islamic Mughal Raj Decorative Vizagapatam Carved Bone Jewelry Box India

Moorish Islamic Mughal Raj Decorative Vizagapatam Carved Bone Jewelry Box India

$625

Moorish Islamic Mughal Raj Decorative Vizagapatam Carved Bone Jewelry Box India

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The shape of the early boxes was either sloping at the front with a flatter section at the back, reminiscent of English writing slopes, or rectangular.

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood

ANTIQUE HAND CARVED ENGLISH 1880 VICTORiAN COCK FIGHTING METAMORPHIC ARMCHAIR
ANTIQUE HAND CARVED ENGLISH 1880 VICTORiAN COCK FIGHTING METAMORPHIC ARMCHAIR

ANTIQUE HAND CARVED ENGLISH 1880 VICTORiAN COCK FIGHTING METAMORPHIC ARMCHAIR

$8,220

ANTIQUE HAND CARVED ENGLISH 1880 VICTORiAN COCK FIGHTING METAMORPHIC ARMCHAIR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this important, handmade made in England, circa 1860-1880 Victorian ornately hand carved English Oak Cockfig...

Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Large Designer Thomas Bernstrand Honken Bla Station Armchairs
Pair of Large Designer Thomas Bernstrand Honken Bla Station Armchairs

Pair of Large Designer Thomas Bernstrand Honken Bla Station Armchairs

$6,908 / set

Pair of Large Designer Thomas Bernstrand Honken Bla Station Armchairs

By Bernstrand & Borselius

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare pair of Thomas Bernstrand and Lindau Borselius designed 2015/2016 Honken armchairs for station RRP €8,800 A very good lo...

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20th Century Swedish Industrial Armchairs

Materials

Steel

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Mosaic Jewelry Box with Lidded Compartments
19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Mosaic Jewelry Box with Lidded Compartments

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Mosaic Jewelry Box with Lidded Compartments

$1,850

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Mosaic Jewelry Box with Lidded Compartments

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The shape of the early boxes was either sloping at the front with a flatter section at the back, reminiscent of English writing slopes, or rectangular.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sandalwood

Antique Vizagapatam India Table Box Ebonized Wood & Bone Carvings
Antique Vizagapatam India Table Box Ebonized Wood & Bone Carvings

Antique Vizagapatam India Table Box Ebonized Wood & Bone Carvings

$850

Antique Vizagapatam India Table Box Ebonized Wood & Bone Carvings

Located in Forney, TX

The shape of the early boxes was either sloping at the front with a flatter section at the back, reminiscent of English writing slopes, or rectangular.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood

Satinwood and Mahogany 18th Century Bureau Bookcase Attributable to Thomas Shear
Satinwood and Mahogany 18th Century Bureau Bookcase Attributable to Thomas Shear

Satinwood and Mahogany 18th Century Bureau Bookcase Attributable to Thomas Shear

$87,040

Satinwood and Mahogany 18th Century Bureau Bookcase Attributable to Thomas Shear

Located in Folkestone, GB

This magnificent bookcase is constructed to the highest standards of craftsmanship, with superbly executed open-fret swan-neck pediment and tear-drop cornice above a pair of gothic a...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique William IV Drop-Leaf Work Occasional Table Flame Mahogany, 19th Century
Antique William IV Drop-Leaf Work Occasional Table Flame Mahogany, 19th Century

Antique William IV Drop-Leaf Work Occasional Table Flame Mahogany, 19th Century

$1,899

Antique William IV Drop-Leaf Work Occasional Table Flame Mahogany, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The upper drawer having a baize lined writing slope above a pen and ink compartment housing a glass ink pot with 'Mosley's Revolving' lid.

Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Gillows Antique English George III Mahogany Secretaire Low Press Cupboard
Gillows Antique English George III Mahogany Secretaire Low Press Cupboard

Gillows Antique English George III Mahogany Secretaire Low Press Cupboard

$8,925

Gillows Antique English George III Mahogany Secretaire Low Press Cupboard

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Glasgow, GB

One notably refined recurring feature considered a hallmark of Gillows design is this secretaire with upper sliding writing slope and the lower half fitted with an arrangement of six...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Brass

18th Century George II Miniature Campaign Bureau Chest on Later Chest Stand
18th Century George II Miniature Campaign Bureau Chest on Later Chest Stand

18th Century George II Miniature Campaign Bureau Chest on Later Chest Stand

$6,800 / set

18th Century George II Miniature Campaign Bureau Chest on Later Chest Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

The bureau door opens to reveal the writing slope, arched pelmet above 5 cubbies, 5 drawers (one large one in the center and 4 smaller ones on either side).

Category

Antique 18th Century English George II Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Victorian Charles Dickens Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1880
Victorian Charles Dickens Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1880

Victorian Charles Dickens Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1880

$3,454

Victorian Charles Dickens Desk Mahogany Writing Table 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Wonderful period Victorian 'Dickens Desk' in mahogan The desk is modelled after the same type of pedestal desk Charles Dicken's used to write classics such as 'Oliver Twist' and 'Gre...

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Tables

Materials

Mahogany

English 19th Century Burl Marquetry and Inlay Writing Box
English 19th Century Burl Marquetry and Inlay Writing Box

English 19th Century Burl Marquetry and Inlay Writing Box

$1,100

English 19th Century Burl Marquetry and Inlay Writing Box

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

The box unfolds to a sloped writing surface of green leather outlined in gold tooling which covers two storage compartments underneath.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut

Antique Regency Rosewood Inlaid Writing Desk Set with Inkwells
Antique Regency Rosewood Inlaid Writing Desk Set with Inkwells

Antique Regency Rosewood Inlaid Writing Desk Set with Inkwells

$1,360

Antique Regency Rosewood Inlaid Writing Desk Set with Inkwells

Located in Suffolk, GB

This elegant desk piece represents the refined taste and craftsmanship of the early 19th century when exotic woods and intricate inlay were prized in fashionable English interiors. ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Inkwells

Materials

Rosewood

Large Antique Campaign Brass Mounted Writing Box. English C.1850
Large Antique Campaign Brass Mounted Writing Box. English C.1850

Large Antique Campaign Brass Mounted Writing Box. English C.1850

$1,150

Large Antique Campaign Brass Mounted Writing Box. English C.1850

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful solid tropical hardwood writing box or slope Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Fine brass hardware With secret drawers* Pair of original brass topped inkwells Rep...

Category

Antique 1850s English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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