Lot 0189

Carved and Ebonized Rosewood Writing Box

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Desk Accessories

Sold

ENGLISH ROSEWOOD WRITING BOX 19TH.C.: ENGLISH ROSEWOOD WRITING BOX 19TH.C. H 5" W 14" Slanted top opening to the writing surface and stationery compartment. Cover for writing pens is broken. Burl walnut and rosewood with fine inlays. From

2020ENGLISH ROSEWOOD WRITING BOX 19TH.C.See Sold Price

Sold

19th Century Rosewood Writing Box,: campaign style brass strap decor, inner compartments, 9" X 12", 6" deep (when closed).

202319th Century Rosewood Writing Box,See Sold Price

Sold

19th C Rosewood Writing Box on Later Stand: 19th C Rosewood Writing Box on Later Stand . 22"h x 20 1/4"w x 10"d. Condition,some chips to veneer, one loose brass binding

202319th C Rosewood Writing Box on Later StandSee Sold Price

Sold

19th Century Lap Desk Rosewood Writing Box: Antique English Rosewood Writing Box With Brass Inlay Box has a Secret Compartment as shown in Photos As is - Some damage to the Veneer and Fading of Interior.

202119th Century Lap Desk Rosewood Writing BoxSee Sold Price

Sold

Rosewood writing box with brass inlay and velvet lining: Rosewood writing box with brass inlay and velvet lining on interior, very good condition. Measures 12"W x 9"D x 4 1/2"H.

2022Rosewood writing box with brass inlay and velvet liningSee Sold Price

Sold

A Victorian rosewood writing box with inlaid mother of: A Victorian rosewood writing box with inlaid mother of pearl detail to top, with a fitted interior. Approx. 5" x 16" x 9 1/4"

2022A Victorian rosewood writing box with inlaid mother ofSee Sold Price

Sold

A Victorian rosewood writing box with inlaid mother of: A Victorian rosewood writing box with inlaid mother of pearl to top, opening to reveal a fitted interior. Approx. 4 3/4" x 11 3/4" x 8 3/4"

2022A Victorian rosewood writing box with inlaid mother ofSee Sold Price

Sold

An English carved oak writing box monogrammed AW, 18th C.: Full title: An English carved oak writing box monogrammed AW, 18th C. Description: H 29,5 x L 77 x D 45 cm About this sale: Paul De Grande is one of the major dealers of antique furniture, fine sculpt

2022An English carved oak writing box monogrammed AW, 18th C.See Sold Price

Sold

A French 19thC rosewood veneered writing box - 'Ecritoire', H 17,5 - W 41 - D 25 cm: A French 19thC rosewood veneered writing box - 'Ecritoire', H 17,5 - W 41 - D 25 cmThe inside lock stamped 'Pattent'.

2022A French 19thC rosewood veneered writing box - 'Ecritoire', H 17,5 - W 41 - D 25 cmSee Sold Price

Sold

The Antique Carved Wood Writing Box of a Gentleman: An antique carved wood gentleman's lidded writing box. Hinged lid with mixed metals inlay in an exemplary floral design. Multiple interior cubicle compartments holding various pieces, including two cy

2022The Antique Carved Wood Writing Box of a GentlemanSee Sold Price

Sold

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Writing Box: DESCRIPTION: Carved wood writing box featuring copper trimmings, hinges, and clasp. Hinges are decorated with pierced coin designs and clasp is decorated with pierced paisley designs. CIRCA: 19th Cent

2023Antique Chinese Carved Wood Writing BoxSee Sold Price

Sold

A WILLIAM IV MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID ROSEWOOD VENEERED: A WILLIAM IV MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID ROSEWOOD VENEERED WRITING BOX / LAP DESK, CIRCA 1830-1837, of rectangular form with rounded corners, the top with mother-of-pearl stringing with circular "buttons"

2018A WILLIAM IV MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID ROSEWOOD VENEEREDSee Sold Price

Sold

A Regency Inlaid Rosewood and Penwork Writing Box: A Regency Inlaid Rosewood and Penwork Writing Box 19th century the coffered top opens to velvet lined writing surface, over a lower drawer. Height 6 1/2 x width 13 x depth 12 inches. Estimate $300-500

2019A Regency Inlaid Rosewood and Penwork Writing BoxSee Sold Price

Sold

INDIAN CARVED TEAKWOOD SLANT-FRONT WRITING BOX, late 19th-early 20th century. - H: 9 3/4 in.; W: 15: INDIAN CARVED TEAKWOOD SLANT-FRONT WRITING BOX, late 19th-early 20th century. Pair hinged doors open to paper rack; overally floral and vine carving; with key.One interior portion damaged. - H: 9 3/4

2024INDIAN CARVED TEAKWOOD SLANT-FRONT WRITING BOX, late 19th-early 20th century. - H: 9 3/4 in.; W: 15See Sold Price

Sold

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN OAK CAMPAIGN WRITING LETTER BOX: Antique Victorian carved oak campaign writing or document box. Top lifts on hinges to reveal document compartments, a flat leather lined writing surface, and a calendar system. Measures (closed) 9.5"

2023ANTIQUE VICTORIAN OAK CAMPAIGN WRITING LETTER BOXSee Sold Price

Sold

1820 Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Writing Lap Desk: Early 19th Century 1800s Dated 1820 Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Writing Lap Desk Large Writing Box That Belonged To Francis John Wall 1820 Has His Name And Date On Brass Lid Plaque English Origin Ro

20221820 Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Writing Lap DeskSee Sold Price

Related Desk Accessories

Northern Indian Nagina Ebony Writing Box with 'M H' Initials: Circa 1840 A.D. Finely carved with repeating foliate and geometric designs on top and sides; the hinged lid set with a silver mount engraved with initials 'M H'; repaired. 2.3 kg, 35 x 20.5 x 14.3 cm

Jun 07, 2024Northern Indian Nagina Ebony Writing Box with 'M H' Initials

£5

Sheraton Writing Box w/ Tambour, C. 1800: Sheraton Mahogany Writing Box with Tambour Top, Circa 1800. This early travel mechanical desk comes with three ink wells, when the drawer is open, the tambour top automatically opens. The lid folds do

May 18, 2024Sheraton Writing Box w/ Tambour, C. 1800

$10

Antique Signed Japanese Wood Lacquer Writing Box: Antique Signed Japanese Wood Lacquer Writing Box. Condition: Generally Very Good Condition. The Hinges Need Screws. Dimension: L- 11", W- 8.25", H-5.75". Provenance: From a Long Island, NY Estate.Plea

May 19, 2024Antique Signed Japanese Wood Lacquer Writing Box

$100

Wood Slide Lid Swing Open Writing Box Inkwell w Dip Pen: 10 1/4" Long x 2 1/4" Wide x 2 1/2" High 1 lb 1 oz. Great reproduction of an antique wood writing slide lid swing open box. This piece includes the inkwell, slide box, and turned pen. The box features

4 days LeftWood Slide Lid Swing Open Writing Box Inkwell w Dip Pen

$40

11.5" Wood Chalk Board Writing Box Chest Lap Desk: 11 1/2" x 8 1/2" Wide x 3 1/2" High 3 lbs 10oz. Embrace the rustic charm of our weathered teak wood chest, which cleverly transforms into a compact lap desk. Equipped with a chalkboard surface on both

4 days Left11.5" Wood Chalk Board Writing Box Chest Lap Desk

$45

Antique Writing Box Desk.: Appears to be a Mahogany veneer wood case with a red painted and black felt interior. Original key for lock works sometimes. Case has several cracks, peeling and a few wood patches at lower corners at

May 18, 2024Antique Writing Box Desk.

$40

A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE LACQUER WRITING BOX (SUZURIBAKO). The exterior of the lid decorated in gold,: A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE LACQUER WRITING BOX (SUZURIBAKO). The exterior of the lid decorated in gold, silver, and iro-e togidashi maki-e and mura-nashiji with a nobleman and courtiers in front of a man

May 16, 2024A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE LACQUER WRITING BOX (SUZURIBAKO). The exterior of the lid decorated in gold,

£400

A JAPANESE EARLY 20TH CENTURY, LACQUER WRITING BOX (SUZURIBAKO). Decorated with gold, silver and red: A JAPANESE EARLY 20TH CENTURY, LACQUER WRITING BOX (SUZURIBAKO). Decorated with gold, silver and red lacquer hiramaki-e on a black lacquer ground, with a pair of chickens in a garden, one a large roos

May 16, 2024A JAPANESE EARLY 20TH CENTURY, LACQUER WRITING BOX (SUZURIBAKO). Decorated with gold, silver and red

£240

An English Marquetry Inlaid Writing Box: An English Marquetry Inlaid Writing Box 19th Century the interior writing surface lined in purple velvet. Height 7 x width 20 x depth 10 inches. This lot is located in Palm Beach.

May 22, 2024An English Marquetry Inlaid Writing Box

$400

A Victorian Jasperware and Calamander Sewing/Writing Box by Mechi & Bazin: A Victorian Jasperware and Calamander Sewing/Writing Box by Mechi & Bazin Third Quarter 19th Century Height 8 x width 14 x depth 11 inches. This lot is located in Palm Beach.

May 22, 2024A Victorian Jasperware and Calamander Sewing/Writing Box by Mechi & Bazin

$400

Folding Writing Slope Lap Desk Box with Inkwell Pen Ink: 10 1/2" x 9" Wide x 3 1/2" High 5 lbs. Beautiful and creative reproduction antique fold out lap writing desk, with an assortment of storage areas made from a beautiful unknown hardwood with a distress

4 days LeftFolding Writing Slope Lap Desk Box with Inkwell Pen Ink

$75

6 Chinese Items: Six 19th and 20th century Chinese items. Includes a dotchin opium scale, a Paktong tea caddy, a decorated letter box, pen tray and letter opener, and a carved wooden box. Some wear and minor damage. U

May 18, 20246 Chinese Items

$150

Wood Writing Set Desk Box: Box measures: 13" long x 4" Deep x 2 5/8" High Great reproduction of an antique wood inkwell pen box set. Made from a beautiful teak hardwood with a light distressed finish. This piece accommodates ou

4 days LeftWood Writing Set Desk Box

$50

Wood Writing Set Desk Box: 10" x 8 3/4" Wide x 5" High Beautiful and creative reproduction antique box with an assortment of storage areas and accessories. Made from a beautiful hardwood with a distressed finish. Pieces like th

4 days LeftWood Writing Set Desk Box

$60

Small leaf rosewood treasure inlaid box: Small leaf rosewood treasure inlaid box

May 12, 2024Small leaf rosewood treasure inlaid box

$1,000

(3) Black Forest Carved Ink Wells w/ Trays: (3) Black Forest Carved Ink Wells with Trays. Center hinge boxes have carved birds. (1) Tallest measures 5 1/4" high 13 7/8" wide X 7 3/8". (1) Smallest measures 4 1/4" high X 12 1/4" wide X 6 7/8" de

May 18, 2024(3) Black Forest Carved Ink Wells w/ Trays

$10

More Items in Desk Accessories

Six Murano Glass Paperweights: Set of six Murano glass paper weights.  Three large spheres, two smaller spheres and one egg shaped. H 2"-3"

7 days LeftSix Murano Glass Paperweights

$25

1/4 Cut Oak Large Double Cut Glass Ink Well with many silver decorative embellishments.& drawer.: 1/4 Cut Oak Large Double Cut Glass Ink Well with many silver decorative embellishments.& drawer. Has great original finish and condition. Found in St Paul Mn collection. W 17.5 " d 10" h 7".

13 hrs Left1/4 Cut Oak Large Double Cut Glass Ink Well with many silver decorative embellishments.& drawer.

$125

Circa 1880's Inlaid Wooden Lap desk with satin lined interior with ink well. These are a cherished: Circa 1880's Inlaid Wooden Lap desk with satin lined interior with ink well.Has the key. These are a cherished Item when traveling for writing letters. W 10" d 7.5" h 5.25". Widest opening 17". Found

13 hrs LeftCirca 1880's Inlaid Wooden Lap desk with satin lined interior with ink well. These are a cherished

$250

A large collection of artist paperweight glass: buttons. Mostly 19th century. 73 total buttons. One is signed Hanson, one signed Gentile. One Group of 4 is from South Jersey, 1885. Ranging in size from approximately 1/4" diameter to 3/4" diameter.

13 hrs LeftA large collection of artist paperweight glass

$125

Lot of 5 antique glass paperweights including white laticino ground pear weight, white laticino: Lot of 5 antique glass paperweights including white laticino ground pear weight, white laticino flower weight with canes, cut faceted pansy weight, large pedestal flower weight, and scramble glass wei

2 days LeftLot of 5 antique glass paperweights including white laticino ground pear weight, white laticino

$325

Vntg Murano Italy Millefiori Art Glass Paperweight: A vintage Murano Italian art glass millefiori paperweight. Clear, blue, white, green, yellow, and more hues throughout. Measures approx. 2H x 2.75W in. Underside has imperfection / possible pontils. S

5 days LeftVntg Murano Italy Millefiori Art Glass Paperweight

$15

[LINCOLN] April 1865 Eyewitness Account of Lincoln Public Address: "Virginia by right belonged to us..." Autograph letter signed by John W. Bell. Navy Department, [Washington, D.C.], 10 April 1865. 4 pages, 4to. With forward envelope, printed "Bureau of Navigation, O

May 14, 2024[LINCOLN] April 1865 Eyewitness Account of Lincoln Public Address

$125

CHINESE QIANLONG PORCELAIN ENGRAVING BIG BRUSH POT: Dimensions: Length: 35.2 cm, Width: 35.2 cm, Heigth: 28.2 cm Chinese Qianlong Bean Green Glaze Porcelain Engraving Big Brush Pot On Hardwood Stand. Potted in brush holder shape, sturdily in cylindrica

May 16, 2024CHINESE QIANLONG PORCELAIN ENGRAVING BIG BRUSH POT

$225

Lot of 6 Disney Swarovski Paperweights: Lot of 6 Disney Swarovski Paperweights. Including Animal Kingdom, Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, (2) Different Walt Disney World 25th Anniversary and Disney 100 Years of Magic. Paperweights all come in t

5 days LeftLot of 6 Disney Swarovski Paperweights

$100

Circa 1870's Rosewood Lap Desk with ink well & leather interior plus compartments for quill pen and: Circa 1870's Rosewood Lap Desk with ink well & leather interior plus compartments for quill pen and letters - w 14" d 10" hgt 5". Good condition for age.

13 hrs LeftCirca 1870's Rosewood Lap Desk with ink well & leather interior plus compartments for quill pen and

$125

Tall John Lotton paperweight vase: Tall John Lotton paperwieght glass vase in translucent glass decorated with a double wall of green stemmed yellow flowers, signed John Lotton MM, 14" ht. CONDITION: no chips, cracks, repairs or materi

5 days LeftTall John Lotton paperweight vase

$600

Massive Lotton paperweight globe: Massive Lotton paperweight sculpture in translucent glass decorated with yellow stemmed flowers, signed John Lotton 1999, 9" wide. CONDITION: no chips, cracks, repairs or material defects found, Jarem

5 days LeftMassive Lotton paperweight globe

$400

(12) GLASS PAPERWEIGHTS - CAITHNESS - PERTHSHIRE: A collection of paperweights to include Caithness, Perthshire, Edinburgh, Correia, Millefiore, Joe Zimmerman, Georg Jensen, Eicholt, Jerusalem and more. Sizes from 2" to 3.5"

15 hrs Left(12) GLASS PAPERWEIGHTS - CAITHNESS - PERTHSHIRE

$250

Noris Typewheel Typewriter, c. 1914: Noris Typewheel Typewriter, c. 1914 D.R.G.M. No. 60054, German version of the American Simplex No. 5 typewriter, patented in 1892, index machine, 84 characters on 42 types, rubber types defective, wit

May 11, 2024Noris Typewheel Typewriter, c. 1914

€180

Circa 1900 Enamel on metal tea pot, ink well & floral bowl. Tea pot has butterfly decoration. Tea: Circa 1900 Enamel on metal tea pot, ink well & floral bowl. Tea pot has butterfly decoration. Tea pot h 8" dia. 4". Ink well 3.25" x h 2. 75". Bowl dia. 7" h 2.5"L. All in good condition. Found in Sup

13 hrs LeftCirca 1900 Enamel on metal tea pot, ink well & floral bowl. Tea pot has butterfly decoration. Tea

$40

(6) ART GLASS PAPERWEIGHTS: Includes a large 5" concentric millefiori unsigned (Perthshire?) paperweight, Eicholt, Joseph? and other signatures. Sizes from 2.5" to 5"

15 hrs Left(6) ART GLASS PAPERWEIGHTS

$100

Recommended Decorative Objects

Tiffany Studios Bronze & Damascene Glass Jardiniere - Signed on bronze base (Tiffany Studios, New: Tiffany Studios Bronze & Damascene Glass Jardiniere - Signed on bronze base (Tiffany Studios, New York S1602) - also stamped Tiffany Studios New York on the inner bronze font - hgt 9" dia. 7" - perfec

13 hrs LeftTiffany Studios Bronze & Damascene Glass Jardiniere - Signed on bronze base (Tiffany Studios, New

$475

Aaron Willard Shelf Clock. Early 19th century.: Aaron Willard (1757-1844) eight-day time only, weight driven. Brass finial, leaf shaped crest, convex painted metal dial, reverse painted door marked Aaron Willard Boston, reverse painted panel classi

13 hrs LeftAaron Willard Shelf Clock. Early 19th century.

$2,500

Large Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Censer: Large Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Censer, Probably 20th Century, Qianlong Mark Underside In Iron Red And Gilt, Three Parts With Pink Cloud Decoration And Gilt Floral Bands, Height 12, Diameter 10 I

14 hrs LeftLarge Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Censer

$1,200

Exceptional Roxbury tall case clock. Late 18th: century. Unsigned, arch top, restored fretwork, overlapping husk inlay plinths, painted iron dial with shields, moon phase, brass 8 day works, mahogany case with satinwood inlaid quarter columns, door

13 hrs LeftExceptional Roxbury tall case clock. Late 18th

$2,100

Bronze classical woman with urn signed (Tiffany & Co 2730) Height overall 21.5", with out shade hgt: Bronze classical woman with urn signed (Tiffany & Co 2730) Height overall 21.5", with out shade hgt 18". Dia. 5".Finely cast bronze & great condition & patina. Has signed antique Quezal Shade. Glass p

13 hrs LeftBronze classical woman with urn signed (Tiffany & Co 2730) Height overall 21.5", with out shade hgt

$850

19th Century Pair Clodion (1738-1814) French Candelabras: A fine pair of French gilt-and patinated-bronze and marble candelabra late 19th century, after a model by Clodion, each standing female figure supporting five curved fluted candle branchesraised on ro

May 19, 202419th Century Pair Clodion (1738-1814) French Candelabras

$950

Circa 1900 Solid Cast Brass signed National Cash Register in working condition Model # 333.. H 17"L: Circa 1900 Solid Cast Brass signed National Cash Register in working condition Model # 333.. H 17"L w 17" d 16". Very clean working condition. Found in St Paul MN collection. Weight 108lbs.

13 hrs LeftCirca 1900 Solid Cast Brass signed National Cash Register in working condition Model # 333.. H 17"L

$325

IRON RED DRAGON & BLUE GLAZED MEIPING JAR: Dimensions: Height: 35.5cm, Diam: 23cm Chinese Qing Dynasty Period, Qianlong Blue and white glaze red plum porcelain vase. The porcelain shaped into a traditional Meiping form, large, thick and tall,

May 16, 2024IRON RED DRAGON & BLUE GLAZED MEIPING JAR

$400

19th Cent. Enamel Annular Rotary Urn Clock: DESCRIPTION: Enamel annular rotary urn clock, Austrian, pink guilloche enamel with reserves of a beauty on the front and three small reserves of young children, hung with chains and hanging pendants a

4 days Left19th Cent. Enamel Annular Rotary Urn Clock

$450

Elmer O. Stennes Shelf Clock. 20th century.: Mahogany shelf clock made in Weymouth, Massachusetts. Weight driven, brass eagle finial, shaped crest fretwork, painted and gilt dial, veneered base with French feet. The case is stamped, M.C.I.P. (Ma

13 hrs LeftElmer O. Stennes Shelf Clock. 20th century.

$750

ART NOUVEAU OAK & HAMMERED COPPER TALL CASE CLOCK: Weight driven pendulum movement with copper tooled spider web upper tablet and copper tooled setting sun lower tablet. 82 x 25 x 10 1/2 inches

May 11, 2024ART NOUVEAU OAK & HAMMERED COPPER TALL CASE CLOCK

$900

7 days LeftSix Murano Glass Paperweights

$25

15 Piece Herend Figurine Group: 15 Piece Herend Figurine Group to include Three Herend Guild Smithsonian Institution Figurines in gold fishnet pattern to include baby elephant 2001, baby panda 2002, baby tiger 2003 height 3 1/2 inch

May 18, 202415 Piece Herend Figurine Group

$550

13 hrs Left1/4 Cut Oak Large Double Cut Glass Ink Well with many silver decorative embellishments.& drawer.

$125

Grand Tour French Directoire Gilt Bronze & Marble Obelisk Form Mantel Clock: Very fine quality French 19 century Obelisk form bronze and marble mantel clock with Armorial motif and an eagle on the top. French movement. Retailed by J.E. Caldwell. Overall very good condition, ha

May 19, 2024Grand Tour French Directoire Gilt Bronze & Marble Obelisk Form Mantel Clock

$200

Rolex Submariner Dealer Display Wall Clock: DESCRIPTION: Vintage Rolex dealer display wall clock based on the popular classic Rolex Submariner series. Rolex Dealer Display A6409. Made with premium materials, silver tone metal frame, and featuri

4 days LeftRolex Submariner Dealer Display Wall Clock

$350

Carved and Ebonized Rosewood Writing Box

Item Details

Description

Continental. A footed writing box with carved foliate motifs and two glass inkwells, the hinged top also opening to reveal a storage compartment containing a quill; ht. 4.25 (not including the inkwells), wd. 11, dp. 9 in.

Condition

Eliminate the Hassle of Third-Party Shippers: Let Cowan's Ship Directly To You!
If you'd like a shipping estimate before the auction, contact Cowan's in-house shipping department at shipping@cowans.com or 513.871.1670 x219.

Buyer's Premium

23% up to $200,000.00
18% above $200,000.00

Carved and Ebonized Rosewood Writing Box

Name: Carved and Ebonized Rosewood Writing Box
SKU: 55541252
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $150 - $300

See Sold Price

Starting Price $75

Sell a Similar Item

1 bidder is watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Cincinnati, OH, us

See Policy for Shipping

Payment

Cowan's Auctions

TOP RATED

Cincinnati, OH, United States

313 Reviews

40,003 Followers