This antique writing box is a stunning piece of craftsmanship. Made of Chinese hardwood, it is deeply carved both inside and out with intricate dragon designs. The box is perfect for storing stationery and other small items, and its age (1850-1899) makes it a valuable collectible for any antique enthusiast. Featuring a Victorian style and original design, this writing box is a unique and elegant addition to any collection. The box is made of wooden material and showcases the mastery of the carver who created it. Whether you're a collector or just looking for a beautiful storage solution, this Chinese hardwood stationery box will not disappoint.

A very finely carved item indeed, with some fantastic dragons namely on the front and back with the front dragon carved a cm deep.
All of the backgrounds are textured and patterns and characters are in all the surroundings.
There is a bottom drawer, inside compartments for stationary, and a pen tray and inkwell compartments.
The insides of the doors are also carved.
The wood is old and as solid as iron as far as i can see none of the carvings are chipped just on one corner at the back on the right and not visible from the front.
The key works the lock but the ball slider on the top does not connect to the top so the box could be opened by pulling.
Very tactile and measures 39 x 29 x 30 cm high when closed and 74 x 29 x 30 cm when open.
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WRITING SLOPES
 I restore many different types of boxes for the artist /creator. They are writing slopes restored to be used. In some, I do not try to hide the blemishes i feature them. They are all well-earned and are marks of honor! In others, i try to make the slopes as close to their original condition as possible. I try to restore all of these slopes to work well for their new owners and to be a companion for them on their journey of creation. I also try to describe the slope's personality!    Let me explain why!
Long ago fast travel or communication meant that the horses were well fed or the wind was in the right direction. In that time empires spanned the world and people who were born in places, where far away was the next village, moved to the overside of the planet or toured the massiveness of Europe, or moved to the city. Most people were strangers in a strange land, both literally and figuratively. At those times the writing slopes were designed and built by the craftsmen of the time to link you to the world and to home, wherever you found yourself, you could go to your slope prepare your pens, paper, and ink, and communicate. For many, it was that one constant, that rock to cling to. They were designed for that. See the different crafts and the different purposes and stories they tell. Find one to fit you and give it a new purpose. Many generations have done so before you.

All the Best steve