antique desktop stationery box, english, oak, arts & crafts, victorian, c.1890

Our Stock # 18.9357

This is an antique desktop stationery box. An English, oak correspondence case in Arts & Crafts taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.

• Striking Victorian craftsmanship with delightful figuring
• Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good order
• Select oak stocks present fine grain interest and an abundance of medullary rays
• Sumptuous warm caramel hues throughout the tapering form

• Unmarked brass shield dressing the broad lid, ideal for personalisation
• Dressed with a brass lock escutcheon — in working order, key present
• Fascinating card slide calendar to the lid interior with dates for January to December 1909
• Small glass inkwell sits front and centre, with a pair of dipping ink pens nesting to the side
• Drop front features a tooled red leather skiver to the reverse

This is a superb antique desktop stationery box, with a host of charming features. Quality Arts & Crafts taste adds to the appeal. Delivered waxed, polished and ready to grace the desktop.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 21.5cm (8.5'')
Max Depth: 17cm (6.75'')
Max Height: 27.5cm (10.75'')

Extended Width: 21.5cm (8.5'')
Extended Depth: 40.5cm (16'')
Extended Height: 41cm (16.25'') 

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Antique Desktop Stationery Box, English, Oak, Arts & Crafts, Victorian, C.1890

Antiques.co.uk Ref: N6CHFKAHW

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