Letter box - 1850-1900 - Letter Rack / Stationery

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Antique burr walnut stationery box (standish) from England dating ca. 1880–1900, with a rectangular dome lid, brass mounts, a lockable lid, a recessed pen tray and two cut-glass inkwells, standing on bun feet; dimensions 20 x 30.5 x 24 cm, in good condition with small signs of aging and a missing brass element on the lid.

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This is an antique burr walnut stationery or letter box, also known as a standish. It features a rectangular, dome lid design with brass mounts and a lockable, hinged lid. The interior contains storage compartment for paper
The base serves as a standish, featuring a recessed pen tray and two cut-glass inkwells.
The box sits on bun feet and is made from burr walnut with ebonized elements. England ca. 1880 - 1900.
A brass element is missing from the lid.
Dimensnions: 20 x 30.5 x 24 cm ( letter box ), 2 x 7. x 4.5 cm ( inkwells )
In good original condition with small signs of ageeing / using, except for the lack of the brass element ( lid ). Not restored.

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This is an antique burr walnut stationery or letter box, also known as a standish. It features a rectangular, dome lid design with brass mounts and a lockable, hinged lid. The interior contains storage compartment for paper
The base serves as a standish, featuring a recessed pen tray and two cut-glass inkwells.
The box sits on bun feet and is made from burr walnut with ebonized elements. England ca. 1880 - 1900.
A brass element is missing from the lid.
Dimensnions: 20 x 30.5 x 24 cm ( letter box ), 2 x 7. x 4.5 cm ( inkwells )
In good original condition with small signs of ageeing / using, except for the lack of the brass element ( lid ). Not restored.

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Details

Era
1400-1900
Wood type
Walnut
Specific region of origin
England
Title additional information
Letter Rack / Stationery
No. of items
1
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
20 cm
Width
30.5 cm
Depth
24 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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