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Auction House:
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Number of lots recorded:80
Lots with images:80
Prices available:80
Category:
Boxes - Writing, Sewing, etc.
LotDescriptionPriceImage
*** An Australian, possibly Tasmanian sarcophagus shaped timber inlay work box with fitted interior, c.1850, interior lid inlaid with native timbers 19 x 34 x 26 cm ***
*** A rare Regency rosewood table desk. The hinged top revealing a toggled leather panel and covered pen and ink box. The hinged tooled leather desk unfolding with secret storage compartment. All beautifully brass bound and with flush brass carrying handles.… ***
*** A 19th century New Zealand timber marquetry jewel box ***
*** An exquisite and rare Regency rosewood table desk the hinged top revealing a toggled leather panel & Covered pen and ink box. The hinged tooled leather desk unfolding with secret storage compartment. All beautifully brass bound and with flush brass… ***
*** An Australian cedar document box with metal handles 32 x 53 x 38 cm ***
*** A Georgian mahogany knife box ***
*** A mid 19th century parquetry writing box with superb specimen timbers. 32 x 26 x 14 cm ***
*** An antique brass bound walnut writing slope ***
*** A 19th century brass bound mahogany fully fitted artist box and contents by Winsor and Newton ***
*** A restored rosewood brass inlaid writing slope c1860 ***
*** A 19th century coromandel jewellery box ***
*** An early Victorian rosewood letter box. Rectangular with inscriptions on brass panels 'Answered' and 'Unanswered' 23 x 17 x 12 cm ***
*** A Victorian walnut writing slope. Leather slope with compartments and a secret panel revealing four drawers 40 x 25 cm ***
*** A good 19th century brass mounted writing box with fitted interior in need of restoration. Width 40.5 cm ***
*** A Victorian Tunbridge ware inlaid walnut box, walnut with parquetry banding, sarcophagus shape, inlay banding, with key, 14 x 21 x 15 cm ***
*** A desk compendium with two inlaid doors concealing four drawers, 33 cm high, 39 cm wide, 30 cm deep ***
*** A marquetry rosewood and walnut work box ***
*** An Australian cedar document box with leather handle, initials to front, fitted interior 20 x 32 x 22 cm ***
*** A Victorian brass bound campaign style mahogany writing slope ***
*** An antique English Walker & Hall cutlery box ***
*** Cloth bound photographic book box containing stereo cards by Underwood and Underwood titled Italy and India ***
*** A large cylindrical burl wood box, height 9 cm, diameter 18 cm ***
*** 19 fancy trinket boxes & music boxes ***
*** A Javanese 20th century candle box, with Dutch colonial influence, 37 cm high, 72 cm wide, 39 cm deep ***
*** Primitive hard wood deed box of small proportions with steel mounts & catches. Small drawer to the base. Height 30 cm, width 51 cm, depth 28 cm ***
*** Chopard suede - lined highly polished jewellery box ***
*** A writing compendium in rosewood case mother of pearl inlay 35.5 cm long ***
*** A 19th century oak writing compendium complete with calendar ***
*** A Victorian mahogany writing slope, maker 'Fisher, 188 Strand', London, tooled leather interior, brass bound, 50 cm in length, 28 cm in width ***
*** A Victorian mahogany & mother of pearl inlay writing slope, fitted interior, red velvet, 11.5 x 36 x 24 cm ***
*** An 18th century oak and inlaid spice/ salt wall box ***
*** A 19th century papier mache pearl inset writing box ***
*** A walnut writing box, with fruitwood inlay, 35 cm in width ***
*** A Victorian mahogany and brass bound writing slope with secret drawers (needs some work) ***
*** A Victorian wood & brass stationery box with key, blue & white satin liner, removeable divisions ***
*** A antique oak casket, 57 x 30 x 34 cm ***
*** A leather bound simulated book games box with chess and draft pieces ***
*** A Victorian burr walnut veneer jewellery box, with brass plaque, internal mirror & compartments, 14 x 27 x 21 cm ***
*** A Florentine style hand painted Deed box & a mahogany box with a brass plaque, both with key, 16 x 15 x 14 cm 10 x 23 x 16 cm ***
*** A sandalwood box with a Tibetan Dorji, votive beads and repousse deities. Provenance: An old South African collection, height 7 cm, length 21 cm, width 13.5 cm ***
*** A 19th century New Zealand timber work box ***
*** A timber marquetry inlay jewellery casket, with two levels, blue silk lined, 11 x 25 x 19 cm ***
*** Two boxes of miscellaneous stationary desk sundries hair combs etc ***
*** A Fitz & Floyd cobalt blue Dalmation trinket box, c.1970 ***
*** Three table games. Tiddlet Winks, Ludo Southern cross (Australia) & Tidleywinks Chad valley (Harborne England). Largest box measures 13 cm x 5 cm x 10 cm ***
*** A 19th century walnut brass inlaid work box ***
*** Two table racing games. Greyhound racing (Bavaria) & Sandown (with wheel). Sandown in poor condition. Greyhound box measures 27 cm x 19 cm ***
*** A beautifully carved wooden jewellery box with key, 28 cm 17 cm x 8 cm ***
*** A timber glove box with metal & burr walnut inlay, some pieces missing, some damage to the corners, 10 x 31 x 12 cm ***
*** A late Victorian Mahognay document box, circa 1880 ***
*** A mid 19th century gilt leather stationary box, c1850, 13 x 15 cm ***
*** A timber envelope and writing paper compendium, 25 x 42 x 22 cm ***
*** A desk compendium ***
*** Two boxes of assorted stationary and envelopes ***
*** A cedar and pine inlaid box and a walnut box ***
*** Two 19th century walnut work boxes one dated 1875 ***
*** A collection of Limoges, including a trinket box, miniature plate & shoe, France ***
*** A white metal mounted snuff bottle & ivory inlaid box ***
*** A box of babies bonnets (8) lace, fabric and wool ***
*** A 19th century mahogany work box with tray ***
*** A Noritake hand painted dressing table set, including tray, vase, ring stand and trinket box ***
*** An oak work box fitted with tray and drop handles ***
*** A lacquered and mother of pearl inlaid writing slope, fitted interior, 30 x 21 cm ***
*** An antique Korean hat box, makers stamp on inner lid, bronze hinges and latches, chip to top leather 36 cm high ***
*** A timber & suede jewellery box, tan geometric pattern suede inset in a timber box, with fitted interior & key, 7.5 x 28 x 14 cm ***
*** A wooden document box with key 33 x 22 x 13 cm ***
*** An oak work box fitted with a brass handle and containing stoppers ***
*** A 19th century walnut work box and picture top box ***
*** Three table games. Tidley Winks, draughts & Dominos. Tidley Winks box measures17 cm x 13 cm x 4 cm ***
*** A crystal lidded chocolate box or trinket box ***
*** A timber and porcupine quill box with sliding lid ***
*** An oak crystal set and two work boxes ***
*** An agate trinket box & two owl figures including stone ***
*** A mahogany work box and an artist pallet topped box ***
*** A Victorian walnut oval jewellery box with an inlayed rose, 12 x 28 x 19 cm ***
*** A collection of board games, playing cards, includes Lotto, Dominos, 'Shake Words' original box, miniature wood chess set. ***
*** Two European timber lacquerware trinket boxes with figural scenes, signed by the artist, length 7 cm to 14 cm ***
*** A collection of Queen Mother commemorative cups, plates and trinket box ***
*** A 19th century oak ladies work box with lift out tray ***
*** A butter dish & trinket box ***