George Betjemann & Sons Decorative Boxes

Retailed by Charles Henry, Manchester From our Writing Box collection, we are delighted to offer this English Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann. The Writing box of slim rectangular shape with a slightly sloped lid is veneered in exquisite Burr Walnut to the exterior with beautifully shaped brass mounts. The escutcheon sits at the centre of the writing box on a brass mount which also features three monogrammed letters C F E. When opened the box reveals a royal blue velvet writing slope with a gold tooled border framed by an embossed greek key style border. The box is faced in exotic Coromandel wood which is a rare addition to this style of Writing Box. Above the writing slope, there is a partitioned section lined in Satinwood with two glass inkwells and a pen tray with further storage. The secret spring-loaded stationary drawer features a solid Satinwood base complete with small yet elegant dovetail joints, activated by pressing down on the button on the brass mounted plate reading 'Betjemann Patent'. The inside of the writing slope lid bears the retailer plaque 'Charles Henry Manchester.' The box also features the original owner's monogram with the letters "C F E" in multiple locations. The Writing Box comes complete with a working lock and tasselled key. George Betejemann & Sons was a celebrated British firm of cabinet makers and retailers founded in the mid-19th century. Renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail, the company quickly gained a reputation for producing some of the finest writing boxes and other luxury desk...

Beautiful Calamander and brass box by the noted firm of George Betjemann and Sons, London. Likely manufactured in the third quarter of the 19th century. Features Bramah lock and key ...

A very elegant box in white onyx with a flourish of gold coloured polished brass sitting below the lift at the front. The box opens to reveal the signature for the well renowned L...

A wonderful late Victorian cigar box / humidor made from exotic Coromandel with solid silver mounts including the handle, all individually hallmarked for London 1898. The makers m...

Gorgeous English malachite and gilt sterling silver box that would be perfect to store jewelry, cigarettes, cigars or trinkets. Beautifully constructed of green malachite with gilt s...