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Auction House:
McKenzies Auctioneers
Number of lots recorded:64
Lots with images:64
Prices available:64
Category:
Boxes - Writing, Sewing, etc.
LotDescriptionPriceImage
*** A rare Victorian oak letter post box, c.1871 -1880, with makers stamp by Halstaff & Hannaford 228 Regent St London. Domed crystal top with John Wilder (1801-1892), armorial coat of arms. The central box has a lockable letter chamber with lower stamp… ***
*** Late 19th century sewing workbox with a writing slope and jewellery compartment. Lined in red satin and tooled gilt leather. 49 x 38 x 30 cm ***
*** A fine Victorian brass bound walnut and mahogany writing slope with lock and key, tooled leather writing slope and secret compartment with 3 small drawers. Height 20 cm. Width 27.5 cm. length 50.5 cm ***
*** A Regency rosewood and brass inlay writing box c.1820. The box has a two-sided tooled leather writing slope, with interior stationery compartments and lower secret pullout drawer. Length 41 cm. Width 24 cm. Height 14.5 cm ***
*** A Regency rosewood or mahogany and brass inlay writing box the box has a two-sided tooled leather writing slope, with interior compartments, pen holders and lower pull out drawer. Length 42 cm;Width: 40.5 cm length 40.5 cm, width: 24 cm;Height: 16 cm (the… ***
*** A fine Victorian coromandel writing slope by Toulmin & Gale, London the fall front, opening to an inset black leather lined slope with fitted compartments and pen holder. The folding front with brass fittings, lock and key. Length 33 cm. Width 35 cm (the… ***
*** Fine brass bound amboyna (or similar) trinket box c.1900, with hand painted river scene. Width 6.5 cm. The box is 8.5 x 18 cm. ***
*** An early 20th century rosewood Deed box inlaid with ivory and mixed woods, with lock and key set upon bun feet. Most likely Indian. Length 39 cm. Width 29 cm. Height 24 cm ***
*** Elizabethan style documents box 18th century, English oak wrought iron hinges, clasp etc. Height 61 cm. Width 61 cm. Depth 39.5 cm ***
*** A Continental rosewood and inlaid ivory box, late 19th century, the box decorated with inlaid metals, mother of pearl shell, stringing veneer and inlaid ivory depicting a central, maiden and putti figures to top and similar putti figures ***
*** A Victorian burr ash and ebony deed box, c.1860's, with mother of pearl inlay, lift out interior compartment, and lower secret drawer. Height 16.8 cm. Width 30.2 cm. Depth 23 cm ***
*** A Sheraton Revival rosewood and inlay stationery writing box early 20th century. The box has multiple interior stationery compartments pen nib drawers, ink bottle and various writing accoutrements. The front flap folds down with pullout tooled leather… ***
*** Victorian mahogany two drawer writing box in the design of a miniature chest top drawer fitted with pull out writing slope and inkwell compartments. second drawer with lift out stationery or jewellery compartment insert height: 25 cm; width 32 cm; length… ***
*** An amboyna and ivory jewellery box, c.1860's, French. Domed top design with ivory banding, ivory ball, feet and with silk lined interior. Height 10.4 cm. Length 20 cm. Width 13 cm ***
*** A Georgian mahogany & brass bound, campaign writing slope c.1820's with tooled leather locking writing insert, lockable lower side drawer, secret drawers, compartments for stationery, writing accessories and ink bottles, height 22 cm. Width 53 cm. Depth… ***
*** An Anglo Indian sadeli mosaic work box (AF), late 19th century, with interior mirror and lift out tray with turned ivory ink, pots, ivory lidded compartments, cotton reel holders, etc. ***
*** An Arts & Crafts style carved sewing box, by Arthur Bertram Meddick 1898-1979. Working Great Britain and N.S.W., Australia. Carved circa 1920, for May Sterena (who later became his wife) with MS monogram carved front of box. the interior has a lift-out… ***
*** A Kashmir carved jewellery casket box, mid 20th century, the interior having lift-out compartment, tray with lower single drawer upon cabriole leg feet height 40 cm;. Width 46 cm; depth 31 cm ***
*** A rosewood brass bound and enamel bridge, games box, late 19th century, the interior with four boxes containing playing pieces, each box with enamelled vignette depicting a King with two later addition decks of cards. Height 8 cm. Width 24.5 cm depth 17.5… ***
*** Victorian burr walnut writing box, c1880's decorated brass strap work, original ink bottles, secret compartments and leather insert. Length 35 cm. Height 16 cm ***
*** A very fine English, Chinoiserie, Regency period, gilt and lacquer pen work jewellery box, internal lift out tray. (minor A/F to the carved feet and one corner of the box.) height 12 cm, length 26.5 cm, diameter: 11 cm. ***
*** A Victorian tea caddy & rosewood sewing box the caddy in flame mahogany with two lidded individual containers. The sewing box with mother-of-pearl inlay and nine compartments in a lift-out tray. Caddy - 18 x 30 x 15 cm sewing box - 11 x 26 x 18 cm ***
*** A Georgian mahogany knife box, early 19th century interior with segregated knife slot compartments. Height 36.5 cm ***
*** A Victorian mahogany roll-top stationery cabinet c.1880. The cabinet has an upper calendar showing day, date and month display. The interior has a stepped compartment, with lower covered three inkwells and single pull-out drawer. Height 37 cm. Width 43 cm… ***
*** A large Tunbridge style walnut boxed writing slope with leather inner slope and compartments. As well as intricate marquetry decoration. Length 50 cm, width 25.5 cm (box) Length 41.5 cm, width 44.5 cm (slope) ***
*** A Georgian mahogany and brass bound writing slope, c.1800-1820, having tooled leather writing surface, pullout side drawer and interior stationery compartments. Height 16.5 cm, width 50 cm depth 25 cm ***
*** A Georgian mahogany gentleman's accoutrement. Box, c.1800, with lift up lid and lower single drawer, with bone escutcheons and with keys. Height 20 cm. Width; 32.6 cm. Depth 24 cm ***
*** A rosewood and mahogany brass bound writing box the box has a two sided tooled leather writing slope, with interior compartments, pen holder and lower pull out drawer. The folding front, with brass plaque engraved G.B. Haber, lock and key. A/F. Height 20… ***
*** A burr walnut trinket box late 19th century the hinged rectangular lid, opening to an internal mirror and an arrangement of compartments. Height 12 cm. Width 28.5 cm. Depth 21 cm ***
*** A late Victorian, oak stationery box, with brass mounts. Late 19th century, with fold down front door, interior stationery and letter compartments and upper drawer. Height 25.5 cm. Width 31.5 cm. Depth 22.5 cm ***
*** A birds eye maple jewellery casket early 20th century. Continental, possibly Russian. The upper box is constructed from solid birds eye maple type timber with a concealed hinge back of box. The front plinth base has a secret concealed drawer which is push… ***
*** A Georgian mahogany knife box/stationery box, early 19th century, height: 38 cm ***
*** George III oak candle box a wall-mounted box in tapering form with a lift-up hinged lid. 53 x 17 x 15 cm ***
*** A wooden trinket box by Ian Collishaw limited edition 5/6 verso and plaque. Height 21.7 cm ***
*** A Victorian parquetry specimen wood box, mid to late 19th century. Decorated with various veneer work, rosewood, maple ebony, satinwood, etc. Height 14 cm. Width 27 cm. Depth 19.2 cm ***
*** A walnut Victorian brass bound writing box with key and lock. Width 30 cm ***
*** Georgian mahogany knife box c.1800, with serpentine front, brass mounts, old good patina. Height 33.5 cm ***
*** A Georgian mahogany knife box early 19th century height 39 cm ***
*** A Georgian mahogany knife box later converted, to stationery box, c.1830 and later, the interior with six knife slots and three letter, compartments. Height 37 cm, width 22 cm, 29 cm ***
*** i) sterling silver cedar lined cigarette box Birmingham 20th century length 11.5 cm ii) Medieval style brass casket English, 19th century, or earlier decorated with mythical style, engraved dragons, lions length 10.5 cm ***
*** A Victorian coromandel wood travelling box and contents c.1880s the interior with Sheffield plate top jars, bottles, lift out tray and secret drawer lower. Height 17 cm. Width 28 cm. Depth 21 cm ***
*** An Anglo Indian carved sandalwood writing slope late 19th century decorated with fine carved leaves and flowers, exotic animals with tooled velvet writing surface the interior with inkwell, sand pot, various writing compartments, height 12 cm, width 37 cm… ***
*** A well grained hardwood box, with working lock and key. Having a diamond design, parquetry top. Height 13, W: 31.5 cm, depth 23 cm. ***
*** A good Victorian mahogany brass bound writing slope and document box with the normal internal compartments, plus a side drawer height 16.5 cm, width 50 cm, depth 25 cm closed ***
*** A significant collection of seashells, three polished Nautilus shells, the largest 16 cm in length; a large Crown conch, 22 cm; three pearl shells, the largest 19 cm; a spider conch, 21 cm; three frilled clam shells; a polished 'Jujube' shell; a polished… ***
*** George III trinket box fashioned in mahogany, decorated with inlaid stringing. Having an internal paper- lined lift-out tray. The escutcheon is in bone. 17 x 28 x 20 cm ***
*** A Victorian jewellery accoutrements box c.1880's, rosewood with mother-of-pearl inlay the box has a silk, fabric inner lining, with lift-out multi compartment storage tray. Height 12.5 cm. Length 28 cm. Width 19.5 cm ***
*** A rosewood boxed writing slope inner tooled leather writing surface plus mother of pearl inlays, length 23.5 cm, width 40.5 cm (box) length 40 cm, width 37.5 cm (slope) ***
*** A Victorian rosewood and inlaid writing box mid 19th century with tooled red leather sloping writing surface, ink bottles and various interior compartments, height 15 cm, width 40.5 cm, depth 25 cm Militaria ***
*** An Victorian olive wood ladies jewellery box c. 1860, English with removable inner tray height 17 cm. Length 26.5 cm. Width 17 cm ***
*** A hunting theme carved jewellery casket c.1890's. Continental. The casket is ovular shape with four scrolling type legs. The lid depicts a figural hunting hound poised against a tree stump. Height 16.5 cm; width 19 cm; Depth 12.5 cm ***
*** Victorian document box with a collapsible brass handle, lock and key and a pre 1883 diamond mark ***
*** A Victorian rosewood box mid 19th century with interior lift out tray and secretive lower drawer. Height 16.5 cm. Width 30 cm. Depth 22 cm ***
*** A Tunbridge ware style Art Deco marquetry jewellery box lift up lid having an internal mirror, opening to four compartments with two drawers. With windup music box mechanism. Height 11.3 cm, width 34.5 cm ***
*** Rosewood stationary box c.1900 having two doors opening to reveal ample provisions for writing implements, papers etc. Small drawer with brass handle. Top compartment lockable with key, height 35 cm, width 39 cm (doors closed), depth 19 cm. ***
*** A Georgian mahogany candle box, 19th century, with scalloped shaped back. Height 33 cm ***
*** A Victorian burr walnut, brass bound, ladies accoutrements box, mid to late 19th century. The top has a blue and white Wedgwood Jasper Ware plaque, set inside gothic style, brass studded mounts. The interior has a removable lift out shelf with silk… ***
*** A Victorian rosewood, brass bound writing slope, with interesting West Australian Provenance. Late 19th century belonging Sir John Patrick Dwyer K cmG. The box has a fold-out writing slope with green tooled leather writing surface, with internal… ***
*** A Victorian mahogany writing slope c.1860. The writing slope has a fold-out writing surface, secret hidden drawer, ink bottle, stationery and letter compartments. Height 17 cm; width 45.5 cm; Depth 27 cm ***
*** A Victorian burr walnut ladies writing slope c.1880. The writing slope has a fold-out tooled leather writing surface, stationery and letter compartments, and mother-of-pearl escutcheon plates. Height 15 cm; width 30 cm; Depth 22 cm ***
*** A Georgian mahogany knife box, c.1820's lacking interior knife rack height 37.5 cm ***
*** Circular trinket box, with a hinged lid, cylindrical form, three footed base and velvet lined interior. By W I Broadway & Co Birmingham 1982. Diameter: 8.0 cm. Weight: 180.0 grams ***
*** A Victorian walnut, lined, jewellery box with upper compartment and lower drawer ***
*** A Victorian rosewood box mid 19th century with lift out tray-interior AF. Height 13 cm. Width 30 cm. Depth 21 cm ***