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French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box
French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box

French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box

$1,200

French 19th Century Rosewood Writing Box

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Be sure to view the detailed images to see the current condition of this classic writing box.

Category

19th Century French Other Antique Writing Box

Materials

Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet

19th Century Boulle Writing Box with Inkwell
19th Century Boulle Writing Box with Inkwell

19th Century Boulle Writing Box with Inkwell

$2,200

19th Century Boulle Writing Box with Inkwell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century French writing box with inkwell. Boulle and Mother of Pearl.

Category

19th Century French Antique Writing Box

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box
Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box

Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box

$949

Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian quality rosewood writing box having a rectangular shaped quality rosewood lift up top opening to reveal a lift up writing surface opening to reveal two storage comp...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Other

Antique French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box
Antique French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box

Antique French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box

$16,387

Antique French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box

By Palais Royal

Located in Northampton, GB

Internal Music Box Playing Two Aires From our Writing Box collection, we are delighted to bring to the market this exceptional French Palais Royal Musical Writing Box.

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Writing Box

Materials

Ormolu

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

Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg

$6,145

Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg

By F.L. Hausburg

Located in Northampton, GB

Heavily Inlaid with Mother of Pearl and Abalone From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this stunning Antique Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg.

Category

Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Shell, Wood, Satinwood

Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Writing Box
Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Writing Box

Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Writing Box

$850

Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Writing Box

Located in Astoria, NY

Victorian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Black Lacquered Papier Mache Writing Box, the folding top opening to red velvet writing surface which conceals a storage compartment. 4.5" H x 12" W...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Lacquer

Quality Antique Victorian burr walnut brass bounded writing box
Quality Antique Victorian burr walnut brass bounded writing box

Quality Antique Victorian burr walnut brass bounded writing box

$812

Quality Antique Victorian burr walnut brass bounded writing box

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Victorian quality burr walnut brass bounded writing box, having a quality antique Victorian burr walnut brass bounded writing box opening to reveal a writing surface with gre...

Category

19th Century Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Lovely antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid writing box
Lovely antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid writing box

Lovely antique Victorian tunbridge ware inlaid writing box

$643

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 tunbridge ware inlaid wring box with beautiful detail to the box opening to reveal a pull...

Category

Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Georgian English Travel Writing Box Mahogany
Early 19th Century Georgian English Travel Writing Box Mahogany

Early 19th Century Georgian English Travel Writing Box Mahogany

$1,595

Early 19th Century Georgian English Travel Writing Box Mahogany

Located in Münster, DE

Writing box, mahogany, England, around 1830, writing surface with leather overlay, nice interior division Large writing box / travel writing desk England around 1830, folding to tr...

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century English Walnut Writing Box with Inlay
Early 19th Century English Walnut Writing Box with Inlay

Early 19th Century English Walnut Writing Box with Inlay

$875

Early 19th Century English Walnut Writing Box with Inlay

Located in Tampa, FL

This exquisite English walnut writing box is a true testament to 19th century craftsmanship, featuring intricate mother of pearl and satinwood inlay.

Category

1880s English Antique Writing Box

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Satinwood, Walnut

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box

$1,358

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

Unusual Antique Victorian quality rosewood inlaid writing box with two lift up tops opening to reveal a writing surface with original ink bottles and a pen tray storage compartment a...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Other

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box

$1,891

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Writing Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

Unusual antique Victorian quality rosewood writing box having a quality rosewood rectangular shaped top with a shaped gallery above two drawers opening to reveal a fitted compartment...

Category

1850s English Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Rosewood

French Palais Royal Rosewood Writing Box by Taulin
French Palais Royal Rosewood Writing Box by Taulin

French Palais Royal Rosewood Writing Box by Taulin

$5,189

French Palais Royal Rosewood Writing Box by Taulin

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING The Rosewood Writing Box by Taulin is a fine French example dating to the Louis Philippe I period, circa 1830.

Category

Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Regency Period Rosewood Campaign Writing Box, England
Regency Period Rosewood Campaign Writing Box, England

Regency Period Rosewood Campaign Writing Box, England

$1,599

Regency Period Rosewood Campaign Writing Box, England

Located in Kastrup, DK

Campaign travel writing box from the Regency period, England, circa 1820.

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

$1,536

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

Superb quality antique Victorian burr walnut brass bound writing box having brass bounded corners and edges around a superior quality burr walnut writing box opening to reveal a writ...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Inlaid Coromandel Wood Writing Box
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Inlaid Coromandel Wood Writing Box

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Inlaid Coromandel Wood Writing Box

$2,109

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Inlaid Coromandel Wood Writing Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

Unusual antique Victorian quality inlaid coromandel wood writing box having quality inlaid coromandel wood lift up tops opening to reveal a green leather writing surface opening to r...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Other

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

$1,137Sale Price|20% Off

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.

Category

19th Century English Antique Writing Box

Materials

Mahogany

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

$920Sale Price|20% Off

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

1850s English Campaign Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English. Dated 1871
Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English. Dated 1871

Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English. Dated 1871

$600Sale Price|20% Off

Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English. Dated 1871

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful burr walnut writing box or slope Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Fine brass hardware Expertly restored Original brass topped inkwells Working secret drawers* R...

Category

1870s English Campaign Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Writing Box, Walnut with Inlays, England, Late 19th Century
Antique Writing Box, Walnut with Inlays, England, Late 19th Century

Antique Writing Box, Walnut with Inlays, England, Late 19th Century

$1,398

Antique Writing 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 19th century.

Category

Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Walnut

Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English. C.1870
Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English. C.1870

Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English. C.1870

$760Sale Price|20% Off

Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English. C.1870

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful burr walnut writing box or slope Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Fine brass hardware and ebony stringing Working secret drawers* Replaced leather No Key Free U...

Category

1870s English Campaign Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Campaign Brass Mounted Writing Box. English C.1840
Large Antique Campaign Brass Mounted Writing Box. English C.1840

Large Antique Campaign Brass Mounted Writing Box. English C.1840

$600Sale Price|20% Off

Large Antique Campaign Brass Mounted Writing Box. English C.1840

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful solid tropical hardwood writing box or slope Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Fine brass hardware 3 secret drawers shown in the last image* Replaced leather The ...

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1840s English Campaign Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Antique English Writing Box by George Betjemann & Sons Veneered in Coromandel
Antique English Writing Box by George Betjemann & Sons Veneered in Coromandel

Antique English Writing Box by George Betjemann & Sons Veneered in Coromandel

$5,326

Antique English Writing Box by George Betjemann & Sons Veneered in Coromandel

By George Betjemann & Sons

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Exotic Coromandel Veneer From our Writing Box collection, we are delighted to offer this English Writing Box by George Betjemann & Sons.

Category

Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Fine Quality Antique George III Figured Mahogany Writing Box
Fine Quality Antique George III Figured Mahogany Writing Box

Fine Quality Antique George III Figured Mahogany Writing Box

$1,481

Fine Quality Antique George III Figured Mahogany Writing Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

Fine quality antiques George III figured mahogany writing box crafted from beautifully figured mahogany with a rich patina.

Category

Early 19th Century English George III Antique Writing Box

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Rosewood Writing Box, English, Circa 1825, Brass Inlay
Regency Rosewood Writing Box, English, Circa 1825, Brass Inlay

Regency Rosewood Writing Box, English, Circa 1825, Brass Inlay

$2,314

Regency Rosewood Writing Box, English, Circa 1825, Brass Inlay

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

As is common, when opened the box reveals a baized writing slope and various other compartments.

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Box

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Anglo-Indian Fluted Writing Box With Secret Drawers. Early 19th Century
Antique Anglo-Indian Fluted Writing Box With Secret Drawers. Early 19th Century

Antique Anglo-Indian Fluted Writing Box With Secret Drawers. Early 19th Century

$520Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Anglo-Indian Fluted Writing Box With Secret Drawers. Early 19th Century

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful writing box made from a tropical hardwood Fabulous shape and plain fluted carving.

Category

Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood

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

A luxurious English writing box of circa 1879, in the manner of Tunbridge Ware using burled walnut that has been inlaid with mother-of-pearl and geometric marquetry.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

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

18th Century Dutch Oak Children's Writing Box
18th Century Dutch Oak Children's Writing Box

18th Century Dutch Oak Children's Writing Box

$1,159

18th Century Dutch Oak Children's Writing Box

Located in Delft, NL

18th century Dutch oak children's writing box A children's writing box made of oak with a star, diamond and heart shapes on the hinged lid and raised on 4 legs.

Category

18th Century Dutch Antique Writing Box

Materials

Oak

Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk
Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk

Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk

$1,495

Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk

By Jennens and Bettridge

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique writing box or lap desk was made by the highly renowned Jennens & Bettridge of England in approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style.

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Paper

Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890
Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890

Grand Antique English Olivewood Writing Box / Cabinet, circa 1890

$5,121

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

1890s English Late Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Olive

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box

$5,180

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box

Located in Brea, CA

From the late 19th century of the Qing Dynasty in China, this lacquered writing box is decorated with the designs hand paint and gilt on black lacquer .

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box

$7,180

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Writing Box

Located in Brea, CA

From the early 19th century derived from the Qing Dynasty in China, this lacquered writing box is decorated with the designs of two dragons frolicking with a pearl and 100 face.

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish

$995

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style.

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Paper

Superb Antique Folk Art Parquetry Casket Styled Writing Box or Lap Desk
Superb Antique Folk Art Parquetry Casket Styled Writing Box or Lap Desk

Superb Antique Folk Art Parquetry Casket Styled Writing Box or Lap Desk

$3,495

Superb Antique Folk Art Parquetry Casket Styled Writing Box or Lap Desk

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This exquisite antique parquetry writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Canada in approximately 1900 in a Folk Art style.

Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Antique Writing Box

Materials

Softwood

Antique Victorian Mahogany Brass Bound Writing Box
Antique Victorian Mahogany Brass Bound Writing Box

Antique Victorian Mahogany Brass Bound Writing Box

$1,345

Antique Victorian Mahogany Brass Bound Writing Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

A good antique English mahogany writing slope dating from the Victorian period, circa 1860. The rectangular case is beautifully figured and strengthened with brass straps and corner ...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George V Anglo Indian Mahogany Fishing Tackle -Bait-Writing Box 1920s
Antique George V Anglo Indian Mahogany Fishing Tackle -Bait-Writing Box 1920s

Antique George V Anglo Indian Mahogany Fishing Tackle -Bait-Writing Box 1920s

$450

Antique George V Anglo Indian Mahogany Fishing Tackle -Bait-Writing Box 1920s

By Ralph Lauren

Located in San Diego, CA

Elevate your collection with this exquisite Antique George V Anglo-Indian Mahogany Fishing Tackle / Bait / Writing Box, dating to circa 1920. Masterfully crafted from richly grained ...

Category

1920s American American Classical Antique Writing Box

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Victorian Sycamore & Ebony Writing Box
Early 20th Century Victorian Sycamore & Ebony Writing Box

Early 20th Century Victorian Sycamore & Ebony Writing Box

$2,499

Early 20th Century Victorian Sycamore & Ebony Writing Box

Located in Solebury, PA

This exquisite late Victorian sycamore writing or stationery box exemplifies exceptional craftsmanship.

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Ebony, Sycamore

Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800
Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800

Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800

$9,750

Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800

By Matthew Boulton

Located in valatie, NY

The writing box was a popular form first used in the 18th c and well into the 19th c for traveling.

Category

Early 1800s English George III Antique Writing Box

Materials

Cut Steel

Anglo-Indian Sandalwood Writing Box with Glass Inkwells, 19th Century
Anglo-Indian Sandalwood Writing Box with Glass Inkwells, 19th Century

Anglo-Indian Sandalwood Writing Box with Glass Inkwells, 19th Century

$7,850

Anglo-Indian Sandalwood Writing Box with Glass Inkwells, 19th Century

Located in Queens, NY

Anglo Indian (19th Century) antler veneered sandalwood writing box of rectangular form with 2 glass inkwells above a drawer (Vizigapatam).   

Category

19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Glass, Wood

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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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Writing Box

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Scholar's Writing Box, PAKTONG & Champleve
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Scholar's Writing Box, PAKTONG & Champleve

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Scholar's Writing Box, PAKTONG & Champleve

$595

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Scholar's Writing Box, PAKTONG & Champleve

Located in Pomona, CA

Unusual late Qing Dynasty (1890s to 1911) Chinese scholar’s metal box with sliding cover and 3 compartments, decorated in champleve enamel technique. The box is meant to hold small s...

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Writing Box

Materials

Metal

Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Writing Box
Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Writing Box

Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Writing Box

$15,180

Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Writing Box

Located in Brea, CA

From the early 19th century of the Qing Dynasty in China, this gilt black lacquered writing box is decorated with the designs rich hand paint and gilt on black lacquer.

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820
Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820

Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820

$825

Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820

Located in Portland, OR

The box having a fitted interior with the original ivory/bone sewing accoutrements, inluding clamps, lidded containers, lace making tools, a single drawer below encloses an adjustabl...

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Writing Box

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box
Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box

Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box

$2,219Sale Price|20% Off

Antique 19th century warm brown oak Dutch Lectern or portable desk writing box

Located in Casteren, NL

This exquisite antique writing box was meticulously handcrafted using traditional joinery techniques, with beautifully visible dovetail joints at the corners.

Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Writing Box

Materials

Steel

Exceptionally Fine 18th C. Dutch Colonial Padauk Writing Box, Sri Lanka or China
Exceptionally Fine 18th C. Dutch Colonial Padauk Writing Box, Sri Lanka or China

Exceptionally Fine 18th C. Dutch Colonial Padauk Writing Box, Sri Lanka or China

$6,000

Exceptionally Fine 18th C. Dutch Colonial Padauk Writing Box, Sri Lanka or China

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The exceptionally fine curvilinear carved base & conforming lid are embellished with finely engraved paktong mounts, bail-handles & backplates. The underside of the lid is fi...

Category

Mid-18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Antique Writing Box

Materials

Other

Rare Japanese Lacquer Writing Box Suzuribako Meiji Period
Rare Japanese Lacquer Writing Box Suzuribako Meiji Period

Rare Japanese Lacquer Writing Box Suzuribako Meiji Period

$8,800

Rare Japanese Lacquer Writing Box Suzuribako Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese Lacquer writing box Suzuribako Meiji Period (1868-1912), likely circa late 19th century.

Category

19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing Box with Desk
Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing Box with Desk

Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing Box with Desk

$10,000

Antique Gold Nashiji Maki-e Tiered Writing Box with Desk

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This incredibly rare, multi-layered writing box (kasane suzuribako) perfectly encapsulates the deep sense of ceremony and refined aestheticism of the traditiona...

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Meiji Gold Maki-e Pine & Crane Document Writing Box Set
Meiji Gold Maki-e Pine & Crane Document Writing Box Set

Meiji Gold Maki-e Pine & Crane Document Writing Box Set

$10,400

Meiji Gold Maki-e Pine & Crane Document Writing Box Set

Located in Taichung, TW

The Design & Impact: This exceptionally beautiful and complete antique document box (bunko) and writing box (suzuribako) set perfectly captures the poetic and expansive beauty of cla...

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood, Urushi lacquer

Japanese lacquer writing box and paper storage box set with crane design
Japanese lacquer writing box and paper storage box set with crane design

Japanese lacquer writing box and paper storage box set with crane design

$11,424

Japanese lacquer writing box and paper storage box set with crane design

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An impressive matching set comprising a ryôshibako (document box) and a suzuribako (writing box), both decorated with cranes, young pine trees, and celestial motifs of sun (hi) and m...

Category

Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver

Japanese lacquer suzuri’bako 硯箱 (writing box) with shishi & Hotei design
Japanese lacquer suzuri’bako 硯箱 (writing box) with shishi & Hotei design

Japanese lacquer suzuri’bako 硯箱 (writing box) with shishi & Hotei design

$5,129

Japanese lacquer suzuri’bako 硯箱 (writing box) with shishi & Hotei design

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A captivating lacquer suzuri’bako (writing box) of rounded rectangular form depicting a pair of shishi (temple lions) and the lucky god Hotei 布袋 on a rôiro’urushi (black lacquer) gro...

Category

Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

18th Century Japanese Lacquer Writing Box and Tray Set
18th Century Japanese Lacquer Writing Box and Tray Set

18th Century Japanese Lacquer Writing Box and Tray Set

$10,500

18th Century Japanese Lacquer Writing Box and Tray Set

Located in Hudson, NY

Wheels Submerged in flowing water motif, believed to be a subject popular in samurai families. Example of the same subject matter in Tokyo National Museum.

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18th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

Edo Gold-Lacquer Writing Box with Samurai Warrior, Makie Suzuribako
Edo Gold-Lacquer Writing Box with Samurai Warrior, Makie Suzuribako

Edo Gold-Lacquer Writing Box with Samurai Warrior, Makie Suzuribako

$11,840

Edo Gold-Lacquer Writing Box with Samurai Warrior, Makie Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

The details of the helmet, lamellar armor, and reins are rendered with exceptional precision characteristic of high-quality Edo lacquer work. Inside, the box is finished in glowing ...

Category

Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan
Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan

$498

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century Of rectangular shape, overall painted in famille rose colors with flowers, all on a yellow ground, the interior in red.

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

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Indian Hardwood Writing Box
Indian Hardwood Writing Box

Indian Hardwood Writing Box

Unavailable

H 8 in W 11 in D 18.5 in

Indian Hardwood Writing Box

Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB

Indian hardwood brass bound travelling writing box.

Category

1890s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood

Inlaid Micro Mosaic Writing Box.
Inlaid Micro Mosaic Writing Box.

Inlaid Micro Mosaic Writing Box.

Unavailable

H 4 in W 12 in D 10 in

Inlaid Micro Mosaic Writing Box.

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful inlaid micro mosaic writing box. Missing parts, see photos. Bone Ebony Mosaic tiles probably.

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Bone, Wood, Ebony

Antique Military Writing Box with Calendar
Antique Military Writing Box with Calendar

Antique Military Writing Box with Calendar

Unavailable

H 15.25 in W 18 in D 15.25 in

Antique Military Writing Box with Calendar

Located in Southampton, NY

Military Writing Box with Calendar and Roll-up Top. Leather Writing Slope.Two Inkwells.Bottem Drawer and plenty of secret compartments.

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Writing Box

Materials

Cherry

Brass Mounted Walnut Writing Box, circa 1860
Brass Mounted Walnut Writing Box, circa 1860

Brass Mounted Walnut Writing Box, circa 1860

Unavailable

H 10.24 in W 13.78 in D 10.24 in

Brass Mounted Walnut Writing Box, circa 1860

Located in Salisbury, GB

A brass mounted walnut writing box, circa 1860.

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Writing Box

Irish Mahogany Writing Box/Lap Desk, 1880
Irish Mahogany Writing Box/Lap Desk, 1880

Irish Mahogany Writing Box/Lap Desk, 1880

Unavailable

H 5.12 in W 15.36 in D 9.85 in

Irish Mahogany Writing Box/Lap Desk, 1880

Located in Salisbury, GB

Irish mahogany writing box/lap desk inlaid with various symbols including a harp, shamrock etc, circa 1880.

Category

Late 19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Regency Mahogany Writing Box on Stand
19th Century Regency Mahogany Writing Box on Stand

19th Century Regency Mahogany Writing Box on Stand

Unavailable

H 34 in W 20 in D 11 in

19th Century Regency Mahogany Writing Box on Stand

Located in London, GB

Once you open the writing Box, you pull down the writing flap to offer a lovely leather and embossed writing surface.

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Writing Box

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Walnut Tunbridge Ware Writing Box
19th Century English Walnut Tunbridge Ware Writing Box

19th Century English Walnut Tunbridge Ware Writing Box

Unavailable

H 6.75 in W 19.75 in D 10 in

19th Century English Walnut Tunbridge Ware Writing Box

Located in Burton, TX

The writing box does show some signs of wear from years of use which only adds to its old world charm.

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Writing Box

Materials

Walnut

Japanese Lacquerware Writing Box with a Phoenix Motif
Japanese Lacquerware Writing Box with a Phoenix Motif

Japanese Lacquerware Writing Box with a Phoenix Motif

Unavailable

H 1.5 in W 8.5 in D 9.75 in

Japanese Lacquerware Writing Box with a Phoenix Motif

Located in New York, NY

Japanese lacquerware writing box with a phoenix motif Meiji period, late 19th century or early 20th century.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Writing Box

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Mid-19th Century Chinese Black and Gold Lacquer Writing Box
Mid-19th Century Chinese Black and Gold Lacquer Writing Box

Mid-19th Century Chinese Black and Gold Lacquer Writing Box

Unavailable

H 4 in W 16 in D 13.25 in

Mid-19th Century Chinese Black and Gold Lacquer Writing Box

Located in San Antonio, TX

The writing box has a red velvet pull-down writing surface that shows wear.

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood

Mt. Fuji Writing Box
Mt. Fuji Writing Box

Mt. Fuji Writing Box

Unavailable

H 1.66 in W 8.39 in D 9.65 in

Mt. Fuji Writing Box

Located in New York, NY

The writing box represents a message for the New Year.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

Materials

Gold, Silver

Hydrangea Writing Box
Hydrangea Writing Box

Hydrangea Writing Box

Unavailable

H 2 in W 9 in D 10 in

Hydrangea Writing Box

Located in New York, NY

A suzuribako (writing box) with aikuchi (flush-fitting) lid, rounded edges and corners and interior detachable frame fitted with suzuri (ink stone) and suiteki (water dropper); the e...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

English William IV Mahogany Tambour Writing Box with Drawer Serpentine Shaped
English William IV Mahogany Tambour Writing Box with Drawer Serpentine Shaped

English William IV Mahogany Tambour Writing Box with Drawer Serpentine Shaped

Unavailable

H 7.5 in W 15.25 in D 11 in

English William IV Mahogany Tambour Writing Box with Drawer Serpentine Shaped

Located in Wells, ME

English William IV mahogany tambour writing box with drawer.  The tambour top is serpentine in shape, rolls back and reveals a place for writing utensils and ink (a removable open na...

Category

Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Victorian Writing Box by P&F Shafer of 27 Piccadilly London
Victorian Writing Box by P&F Shafer of 27 Piccadilly London

Victorian Writing Box by P&F Shafer of 27 Piccadilly London

Unavailable

H 5.83 in W 13 in D 9.45 in

Victorian Writing Box by P&F Shafer of 27 Piccadilly London

Located in London, Greenwich

A super quality Victorian writing box by P&F Shafer of 27 Piccadilly London.

Category

1850s British Early Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Leather

Japanese Marquetry 19th Century Writing Box
Japanese Marquetry 19th Century Writing Box

Japanese Marquetry 19th Century Writing Box

Unavailable

H 5 in W 14.5 in D 11 in

Japanese Marquetry 19th Century Writing Box

Located in Chicago, IL

It was originally used as a writing or calligraphy box.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Writing Box

English 19th Century Rosewood and Brass Writing Box
English 19th Century Rosewood and Brass Writing Box

English 19th Century Rosewood and Brass Writing Box

Unavailable

H 6.5 in W 13.75 in D 9 in

English 19th Century Rosewood and Brass Writing Box

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century English mahogany and brass writing box with leather writing top and storage compartments.

Category

1880s English Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Trinity House Burl Walnut Writing Box Ship and Cube Inlay
English 19th Century Trinity House Burl Walnut Writing Box Ship and Cube Inlay

English 19th Century Trinity House Burl Walnut Writing Box Ship and Cube Inlay

Unavailable

H 5.25 in W 13 in D 8.75 in

English 19th Century Trinity House Burl Walnut Writing Box Ship and Cube Inlay

Located in Wells, ME

English 19th century burl walnut writing box of unusual interior conformation. The exterior of the box is inlaid with a transitional English ship, having both sail and steam capabili...

Category

Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Writing Box

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Green Leather Bound Writing Box Blottter Cameo Gilded
19th Century Green Leather Bound Writing Box Blottter Cameo Gilded

19th Century Green Leather Bound Writing Box Blottter Cameo Gilded

Unavailable

H 6.5 in W 8.67 in D 5.91 in

19th Century Green Leather Bound Writing Box Blottter Cameo Gilded

Located in Brighton, GB

A Victoria green leather bound writing box and blotter Each with five mounted cameos mounted within gilded borders and centrepieces Measures: Blotter width 25cm, length 35.75cm,...

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Leather

Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.
Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.

Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.

Unavailable

H 6 in W 14 in D 6 in

Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique Calamander writing box with beautiful brass Greek key edging and ornate engraved initial plate and escutcheon.

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Antique Greek Key Calamander and Brass Writing Box, 19th Century
Antique Greek Key Calamander and Brass Writing Box, 19th Century

Antique Greek Key Calamander and Brass Writing Box, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 6 in W 14 in D 9.75 in

Antique Greek Key Calamander and Brass Writing Box, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique calamander writing box with beautiful brass Greek key edging and ornate engraved initial plate and escutcheon.

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Writing Box with Fans and Flowering Plants
Writing Box with Fans and Flowering Plants

Writing Box with Fans and Flowering Plants

Unavailable

H 4.5 in W 10 in D 6.25 in

Writing Box with Fans and Flowering Plants

Located in New York, NY

A nando suzuribako (writing box with en-suite storage) with aikuchi (flush-fitting) lid and beveled chiri-i (ledges between the top and the sides), comprising a box, lid, detachable ...

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Writing Box

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Leather Bound Writing Box by J. T. Needs London, 19th Century
Antique Leather Bound Writing Box by J. T. Needs London, 19th Century

Antique Leather Bound Writing Box by J. T. Needs London, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 6 in W 10 in D 10.5 in

Antique Leather Bound Writing Box by J. T. Needs London, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique Leather bound writing box with brass gilded campaign carry handle, escutcheon and hinge.

Category

19th Century British Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Ant. Victorian Inlaid Turnbridge Ware Writing Box, Scotland 1870, H1036
Ant. Victorian Inlaid Turnbridge Ware Writing Box, Scotland 1870, H1036

Ant. Victorian Inlaid Turnbridge Ware Writing Box, Scotland 1870, H1036

Unavailable

H 7 in W 16 in D 9.5 in

Ant. Victorian Inlaid Turnbridge Ware Writing Box, Scotland 1870, H1036

Located in Vancouver, BC

Victorian Inlaid Turnbridge Ware Writing Box, Scotland 1870, H1036 Scotland 1870 Mixed Woods Original Finish Heavily inlaid top and front with brass plate Opens to reveal a pu...

Category

19th Century Scottish Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood

Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century
Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century

Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 6.5 in W 18 in D 10.5 in

Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique brass bound mahogany writing box with double brass stringing, flush carry handles and shaped initial plate with an engraved coat of arms and the name John Scott.

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Victorian Inlaid Wood with Pollard Oak Writing Box, Scotland 1870, H170
Victorian Inlaid Wood with Pollard Oak Writing Box, Scotland 1870, H170

Victorian Inlaid Wood with Pollard Oak Writing Box, Scotland 1870, H170

Unavailable

H 5.5 in W 16 in D 11 in

Victorian Inlaid Wood with Pollard Oak Writing Box, Scotland 1870, H170

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Victorian inlaid wood with pollard oak writing box, Scotland 1870, H170 Scotland 1870 Wood and Pollard Oak Original finish Rectangular top with pollard oak inlay With left ...

Category

19th Century Scottish Antique Writing Box

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Brass Inlaid Rosewood Writing Box by William Wilson Edinburgh
Early 19th Century Brass Inlaid Rosewood Writing Box by William Wilson Edinburgh

Early 19th Century Brass Inlaid Rosewood Writing Box by William Wilson Edinburgh

Unavailable

H 6.5 in W 11.82 in D 9.65 in

Early 19th Century Brass Inlaid Rosewood Writing Box by William Wilson Edinburgh

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

Period Regency Maker William Wilson, Edinburgh Decoration Rosewood with brass stringing and inlay Condition Good condition. Sound structure. A few marks to finish co...

Category

19th Century Antique Writing Box

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Burr Walnut Stationary/Writing Box, Letter Rack, Scotland 1880, H970
Victorian Burr Walnut Stationary/Writing Box, Letter Rack, Scotland 1880, H970

Victorian Burr Walnut Stationary/Writing Box, Letter Rack, Scotland 1880, H970

Unavailable

H 14.5 in W 16.5 in D 11 in

Victorian Burr Walnut Stationary/Writing Box, Letter Rack, Scotland 1880, H970

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Stationary Box, Letter Rack, Writing Box, Scotland 1880, H970 Scotland 1880 Solid Walnut and Veneers Original Finish Shaped front upright form con...

Category

19th Century Scottish Antique Writing Box

Materials

Walnut

Coromandel Mother-of-Pearl Writing Box by W. C. Fuller, 19th Century
Coromandel Mother-of-Pearl Writing Box by W. C. Fuller, 19th Century

Coromandel Mother-of-Pearl Writing Box by W. C. Fuller, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 5.5 in W 16 in D 9.75 in

Coromandel Mother-of-Pearl Writing Box by W. C. Fuller, 19th Century

By W.C. Fuller

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The writing box has a pen tray to the centre, two lidded compartments, a fabulous pair of ebony turned lidded inkwells with carved mother-of-pearl insets and stationery dividers to t...

Category

Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Writing Box

Materials

Brass

Anglo-Chinese Padouk and Brass Mounted Scholar's Writing Box
Anglo-Chinese Padouk and Brass Mounted Scholar's Writing Box

Anglo-Chinese Padouk and Brass Mounted Scholar's Writing Box

Unavailable

H 5.75 in W 24.13 in D 18.75 in

Anglo-Chinese Padouk and Brass Mounted Scholar's Writing Box

Located in New York, NY

With a central well surrounded by compartments and drawers of unusual design. The brass lock, escutcheon, corner brackets, hinges and carrying handles are original to the piece. Now ...

Category

Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Writing Box

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Find many varieties of an authentic antique writing box available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every antique writing box was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique writing box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique writing box made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. A well-made antique writing box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by David Edwards, Asprey International Limited and Drew & Sons are consistently popular.

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