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Mid 1800’s large campaign style mahogany writing box in fine condition.

Circa 1840

Unspoilt patina. No missing or replaced veneer.

All corners and straps original and firmly fixed. Top closes square and true on the hinges.

Original twin sliding slope clasps with a later working key.

Office section comprising of dished pen tray with storage space beneath, small lidded section, wafer slope and twin inkwell sections with a matching pair of replacement inkwells in perfect condition.

Both storage sections beneath the writing platform are in very clean condition.

A working key is supplied. The box had been treated to a replacement leather slope surface with subtle embossed border in spotless condition.

A fine looking box and an excellent example of what is considered to be a ‘classic’ in terms of style.

Approx Dimensions: 45cm x 24cm x 14cm

Grain figuring does not come any better then this.

It is box in with broad bands of Kingwood, the veneers are perfect.

The box is made from exotic and very expensive Rosewood with it's decorative graining and attractive rich colouring. The top is beautifully inlaid with pewter stringing including a central plaque acting as a cartouche, which could be engraved if desired.

It has two ink wells very much of that age.

I would think the lock is a replacement, it is French and the box is English.

Measures: 14x9x5 ins ; 35 cm x 22,5 cm x 12,5 cm

Weighs: 3kg

These little artworks had a privileged location on the best english homes during the XIX century, accompanied the nobles on their journeys and the senior offices in their campaigns. They were extremely useful and also a sign of distinction.

Take this opportunity. The current global economic situation has made this type of works have a bargain price when valuing the wood they are made of, their age and their perfect finish. But this situation will no longer last as probably soon  these works will reach again the prices they used to have.

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Victorian rosewood writing slope

Victorian rosewood writing slope with brass inlay decoration and secret drawers.

A superb and in wonderful condition - antique - Victorian c1860s - Rosewood box writing slope that is of very high quality and is so well preserved. There are no faults nor flaws to this wonderful antique and it has great character.

The rosewood has a glass like sheen. There are no flaws nor marks upon this wood which is very smooth to the touch. With lavish brass inlay decoration and complete with secret drawers.

The inks pots featured is not the original but is a reproduction of the same era - and slots in exactly to the compartment. The inks pots is cubed glass with a brass collar and a brass screw topped lid - this inks pots is in pristine condition.

Overall - this is an excellent - antique - Victorian box shaped writing slope that is in pristine condition and is a beautiful object in its own right. It comes with its fully operational lock and key - and there is plenty of space to store many private documents.

Measures: 50 cm x 26 cm x 17,5 cm (approximately 20" x 12" x 7")

Weight: 5 kg

These little artworks had a privileged location on the best english homes during the XIX century, accompanied the nobles on their journeys and the senior offices in their campaigns. They were extremely useful and also a sign of distinction.

Take this opportunity. The current global economic situation has made this type of works have a bargain price when valuing the wood they are made of, their age and their perfect finish. But this situation will no longer last as probably soon  these works will reach again the prices they used to have.

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Campaing walnut writing slope box

35,5cm x 24cm x 17cm

Mid 1800’s large campaign style rosewood writing box in fine condition.

Circa 1840

As the 19th century progressed the boxes tended to be veneered with walnut rather than rosewood and the degree of brassware to the exterior became less. Often the brass straps would stop at the back edge of the lid and the amount of corner pieces became less. This particular example features four corner pieces to each vertical and straps that extend down the full depth of the back…..more in keeping with the original design. Attractive grain. Unspoilt patina. No missing or replaced veneer.

All corners and straps original and firmly fixed. Top closes square and true on the original hinges. Original twin sliding slope clasps and triple catch lock complete with a later working key. Office section comprising of dished pen tray with storage space beneath, small lidded section, wafer slope and twin inkwell sections with a matching pair of replacement inkwells in perfect condition.

Both storage sections beneath the writing platform are in very clean condition. Three secret drawers accessed by raising the divider between the inkwell and wafer slope sections. The mechanism works well with the concealing panel springing open nicely. Additional security is provided for the near side storage section and the secret drawers by way of an additional original lock to the slope surface.

A working key is supplied. The box had been treated to a replacement leather slope surface with subtle embossed border in spotless condition.

A fine looking box and an excellent example of what is considered to be a ‘classic’ in terms of style.

Unpacked weight: 5 Kg

Approx Dimensions: 50cm x 25,5cm x 17cm

Regency Rosewood writing slope.

A superb and in wonderful condition - antique - Regency c1840s - mahogany with veneer rosewood box writing slope that is of very high quality and is so well preserved. There are no faults nor flaws to this wonderful antique and it has great character.

The rosewood has a glass like sheen. There are no flaws nor marks upon this wood which is very smooth to the touch. 

The inks pots featured is not the original but is a reproduction of the same era - and slots in exactly to the compartment. The inks pots is cubed glass with a brass collar and a brass screw topped lid - this inks pots is in pristine condition.

Overall - this is an excellent - antique - Victorian box shaped writing slope that is in pristine condition and is a beautiful object in its own right. It comes with its fully operational lock and key - and there is plenty of space to store many private documents.

Measures: 31 cm x 23 cm x 12 cm  (approximately 12,5" x 9" x 5")

Weight aproximately: 2 kg

These little artworks had a privileged location on the best english homes during the XIX century, accompanied the nobles on their journeys and the senior offices in their campaigns. They were extremely useful and also a sign of distinction.

Take this opportunity. The current global economic situation has made this type of works have a bargain price when valuing the wood they are made of, their age and their perfect finish. But this situation will no longer last as probably soon  these works will reach again the prices they used to have.

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Victorian walnut writing slope.

Victorian walnut writing slope with mother of pearl decoration.

A superb and in wonderful condition - antique - Victorian c1880s - Walnut box writing slope that is of very high quality and is so well preserved. There are no faults nor flaws to this wonderful antique and it has great character.

The walnut has a glass like sheen. There are no flaws nor marks upon this wood which is very smooth to the touch. With lavish mother of pearl inlay decoration.

The inks pots featured is not the original but is a reproduction of the same era - and slots in exactly to the compartment. The inks pots is cubed glass with a brass collar and a brass screw topped lid - this inks pots is in pristine condition.

Overall - this is an excellent - antique - Victorian box shaped writing slope that is in pristine condition and is a beautiful object in its own right. It comes with its fully operational lock and key - and there is plenty of space to store many private documents.

Measures: 30 cm x 22,5 cm x 12,5 cm  (approximately 12" x 9" x 5")

Weight aproximately: 2 kg

These little artworks had a privileged location on the best english homes during the XIX century, accompanied the nobles on their journeys and the senior offices in their campaigns. They were extremely useful and also a sign of distinction.

Take this opportunity. The current global economic situation has made this type of works have a bargain price when valuing the wood they are made of, their age and their perfect finish. But this situation will no longer last as probably soon  these works will reach again the prices they used to have.

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Brazilian Rosewood Tea Caddy Inlaid with Mother of Pearl C 1840.

An exceptional Brazilian Rosewood Tea Caddy finely inlaid with mother of pearl C 1840.

The shape of this caddy combines elements and influences characteristic of the  nineteenth century. It is structured in an architectural form combining tapered  and pyramid lines which make this caddy a strong statement of the robust and elegant style of the late Regency and early Victorian.

Brazilian rosewood (Dalbergia Nigra) is the most prized cabinet wood of this period. The figuring of the wood in this caddy which contrasts dark and light striations is particularly striking.

The interior contains one compartment for storing small things laceada pine wood by hand. Is new.

Measures: 25,5 cm x 17,5 cm x 11 cm  (approximately 10" x 7" x 4,5")

Weight aproximately: 1,5 kg

These little artworks had a privileged location on the best english homes during the XIX century, accompanied the nobles on their journeys and the senior offices in their campaigns. They were extremely useful and also a sign of distinction.

Take this opportunity. The current global economic situation has made this type of works have a bargain price when valuing the wood they are made of, their age and their perfect finish. But this situation will no longer last as probably soon  these works will reach again the prices they used to have.

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Georgian mahogany campaign writing box. Circa 1810

A very good 19th .C. 1810

Mahogany campaign writing slope with sunken brass corners and handles. There is a drawer to the base which is released by a brass bolt from inside. The writing surface replaced with top quality hand dyed leather with gold and blind tooling. The 2 falls lift to reveal storage for letters , stationary etc. and there is a scalloped ebonised pen tray , a paper clip/stamp slope a lidded compartment with original turned ivory knob and 2 wells for ink pots(2 ink pot within). Top quality brass lock.  With keys

Sizes – 40cm x 26cm x 17cm