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Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is an elegant English mahogany writing box dating back to the late 19th century, around 1880. The box, with gently rounded upper corners, was crafted from solid pine wood and then veneered with rich mahogany. At the center of the lid, there is an inlaid oval piece of mother-of-pearl, complemented by a matching mother-of-pearl escutcheon surrounding the keyhole. The box retains its original hinges, locks, and key, all in excellent working condition. When opened, this sophisticated writing box reveals a sloped leather writing surface, crafted from green-dyed sheepskin leather and adorned with a decorative gold-leaf border. The writing surface folds open on both sides, offering hidden storage space beneath for letters and documents. This writing box has been gently cleaned in our workshop, ensuring it is pristine, complete, and fully functional—a timeless piece of craftsmanship ready to be admired and used. An English mahogany writing box, also known as a writing slope or lap desk, has a rich history dating back to the 18th century. These portable writing desks were essential for both personal and professional use, especially during a time when travel and correspondence were becoming increasingly important. Initially, writing boxes were made from oak and often featured intricate carvings. However, by the late 18th century, mahogany became the preferred material due to its durability and attractive appearance[1]. These boxes were designed to be both functional and stylish, often featuring brass fittings, secret...
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

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

$1,456
Pair of French Antique early 18th-century Carved Wooden Gilded Corner Consoles
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is a stunning pair of 100% original gold leaf gilt and polished corner consoles, meticulously hand-carved from solid linden wood. Made in southern France around 1710, t...
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Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of French Antique early 18th-century Carved Wooden Gilded Corner Consoles
Pair of French Antique early 18th-century Carved Wooden Gilded Corner Consoles

Pair of French Antique early 18th-century Carved Wooden Gilded Corner Consoles

$10,506 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Three Antique Solid Warm brown Oak Cheesemould or as planter or pot
Located in Casteren, NL
This set of antique cheese molds was crafted at the beginning of the 20th century, around 1900. Made from the finest quality quarter-sawn European...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Decorative Bowls

Materials

Steel

Set of Three Antique Solid Warm brown Oak Cheesemould or as planter or pot
Set of Three Antique Solid Warm brown Oak Cheesemould or as planter or pot

Set of Three Antique Solid Warm brown Oak Cheesemould or as planter or pot

$1,098 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique 19th century traditional Dutch hand painted grain measure container bowl
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautifully crafted grain measure was made in Hindeloopen, the Netherlands, toward the end of the 19th century, around 1890. Originally used as a grain scoop, this container was...
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Decorative Bowls

Materials

Steel

Antique 19th century traditional Dutch hand painted grain measure container bowl
Antique 19th century traditional Dutch hand painted grain measure container bowl

Antique 19th century traditional Dutch hand painted grain measure container bowl

$897 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 19th century Dutch Rustic brown stained solid carved elm grain trough
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful rustic grain trough originates from the Netherlands and was crafted around 1880. Expertly carved from a single piece of elm wood, the trough bears many signs of wear a...
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Decorative Bowls

Materials

Steel

Antique 19th century Dutch Rustic brown stained solid carved elm grain trough
Antique 19th century Dutch Rustic brown stained solid carved elm grain trough

Antique 19th century Dutch Rustic brown stained solid carved elm grain trough

$974 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of 19th Century Copper Candleholders
Located in Casteren, NL
Pair of firm 19th century copper candleholders. Originates Nothern France, dating circa 1850.
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Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

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Copper

Pair of 19th Century Copper Candleholders
Pair of 19th Century Copper Candleholders

Pair of 19th Century Copper Candleholders

$716 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Dark Brown Pine and Mahogany Twisted Column Pedestal
Located in Casteren, NL
This wonderful pedestal has a solid pine twisted column over a rectangular base. The rectangular top features a molded skirt. Base and top plate are blackened, the twisted column is ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Figurative Sculptures

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Mahogany, Pine

Antique Dark Brown Pine and Mahogany Twisted Column Pedestal
Antique Dark Brown Pine and Mahogany Twisted Column Pedestal

Antique Dark Brown Pine and Mahogany Twisted Column Pedestal

$2,089
19th Century Female Brass Bust
By Jef Lambeaux
Located in Casteren, NL
Beautiful detailed female bust made in brass on a Carrara marble base. This bust is made by Jef Lambeaux, a Belgian artist (1852-1908).
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19th Century Female Brass Bust
19th Century Female Brass Bust

19th Century Female Brass Bust

$2,149 Sale Price
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20th Century Statue Boy with dog by Alfons Vanriet 1892-1976
Located in Casteren, NL
20th century statue depicting boy and his dog. The statue is made from plaster and finished with a bronze colored patine. Made and signed by the Belgium artist Alfons Vanriet 1892-19...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

20th Century Statue Boy with dog by Alfons Vanriet 1892-1976
20th Century Statue Boy with dog by Alfons Vanriet 1892-1976

20th Century Statue Boy with dog by Alfons Vanriet 1892-1976

$2,149 Sale Price
30% Off
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