Details
Victorian-era writing box dating to approximately the 1870s, featuring Tunbridgeware-style geometric inlay and decorative banding. Crafted in timber, the exterior presents a refined profile with inlaid detailing characteristic of the period.
The hinged lid opens to a fitted interior with a lift-up writing slope, dedicated storage compartments, and two original glass ink bottles. Original fittings and hardware are retained, and the box opens and closes well.
Details:
- Antique writing box, circa 1870s (Victorian era)
- Tunbridgeware-style inlaid wood decoration with geometric motifs
- Timber construction with decorative banding
- Lift-up writing slope
- Fitted interior with storage compartments
- Two original glass ink bottles
- Original fittings and hardware
Condition:
- Antique condition consistent with age and use
- Surface wear, marks and patina present
- Small crack visible on a corner (as referenced in images)
- Interior lining shows age-related wear
- All fittings intact; mechanism opens and closes well
The hinged lid opens to a fitted interior with a lift-up writing slope, dedicated storage compartments, and two original glass ink bottles. Original fittings and hardware are retained, and the box opens and closes well.
Details:
- Antique writing box, circa 1870s (Victorian era)
- Tunbridgeware-style inlaid wood decoration with geometric motifs
- Timber construction with decorative banding
- Lift-up writing slope
- Fitted interior with storage compartments
- Two original glass ink bottles
- Original fittings and hardware
Condition:
- Antique condition consistent with age and use
- Surface wear, marks and patina present
- Small crack visible on a corner (as referenced in images)
- Interior lining shows age-related wear
- All fittings intact; mechanism opens and closes well
Color
Brown
Style
Antique
Material
Other
Condition
Good
Dimensions (cm)
10.0W x 10.0D x 10.0H
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We work with trusted couriers and professional movers to ensure your items arrive safely. Smaller pieces typically arrive within 7 days, while larger items are delivered within 7 to 14 days with full tracking provided.
We deliver Australia wide, including regional and remote areas. Every delivery is fully insured for damage or loss, so you’re covered from dispatch to arrival.
Prefer to collect in person? Every purchase includes a free local pickup option from the seller. Enter your postcode above to view delivery options and pricing tailored to your location. You’ll be kept informed at every stage so you know exactly when your item is arriving.
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Each piece on Bazaa is chosen for its quality, design, and originality. We partner with some of the best Australian sellers, curating not just beautiful furniture but also the people behind it. No mass production, just character.
Each piece on Bazaa is chosen for its quality, design, and originality. We partner with some of the best Australian sellers, curating not just beautiful furniture but also the people behind it. No mass production, just character.
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Buying vintage is a smarter and more sustainable way to furnish your space. You’re giving timeless pieces a second life while reducing waste.
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All purchases are backed by our Buyer Protection Guarantee. If your item arrives damaged, we’ll make it right with a full refund, a free return, or by covering the cost of repairing it. Your satisfaction and peace of mind are our priority.