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Victorian Colonial Military Teak Writing Box
Antique Victorian Colonial Military Campaign Teak Deed / Writing / Vanity Box (Circa 1880)
This is a good quality mid-size rustic colonial military Teak writing box, circa 1880.
Summary
• Item Deed / Writing Box
• Circa 1880
• Provenance India
• Wood Teak
• Profuse brass inlay to exterior
• Profuse brass strapping to exterior
• Brass inlay to the lid
• Ornate brass lock plaque
• Hinges in perfect working order
• Internal mirror
• Internal secure compartment
• Multiple compartments & lids
• Working lock & key
• Lovely colour & patination
• No missing parts
• Good condition
• Free 14 day UK returns period
This is a good quality mid-size rustic colonial military Teak writing box, circa 1880. The outer box lid is decorated with attractive brass inlay to the centre of the lid and corners. The box also features profuse brass straps to all sides of the box. The box lock is in good working order and there is a key, which inserts into an ornate brass escutcheon. The interesting interior boasts multiple compartments (both visible and hidden secret compartments). The lid features a small shaped mirror. Three compartments are covered with lids and a key in the base of the central main compartment can be turned and the base slid back, to unlock a secret storage area Much of the interior is constructed for easy removal. The box contains the original letter racks to each side of the mirror.
Dimensions
Height = 17.8cm or 7”
Width = 39.8cm or 15”¾ or 1ft 3¾”
Depth = 26.7cm or 10½”
Customer Service
We offer 100% customer satisfaction through the following services
• Full money back assurance
• 24 hour telephone
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
• Full assembly service
• Packaging removed & recycled
Further Information
For more information or product photographs please call us
Office 01829 458 070
Julian 07960 738 212
Yola 07971 882 567
Customers outside the UK should call
Office 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian 00 44 7960 738 212
Yola 00 44 7971 882 567
UK Delivery
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £29. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote. If you wish to avoid the delivery cost, you can collect the item in person. Delivery will be made by our own specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries. We will inform you by email and/or telephone and provide you with full delivery details including when to expect delivery. Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks (depending on location). We will contact you to arrange the delivery day please ensure you give us a contact number to aid the delivery process. Delivery includes insurance we can assure you that the packaging standard is second to none and will fully protect the item.
Free 14 Day UK Returns & Refunds
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you. You will be given a refund excluding the delivery cost as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We only will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK. Price
The price for this item is £3,495 which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland and 14-day free UK returns.
Customer Service
We offer customer satisfaction through the following services
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland
• 14-day day free UK returns
• Full money back assurance
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
• Full assembly service
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.
Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks depending on location we aim to deliver the majority of items within 2 weeks. All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.
Once you have purchased an item, we will contact you by email and/or telephone and provide you with a provisional delivery date, in order for you to confirm if it is suitable for you. Once you have confirmed you can accept delivery on the provisional delivery date, we will book the delivery in with our shippers and it then becomes a confirmed delivery date.
We will also provide you with our shippers' contact details, in case you need to contact the driver on the day of delivery. It's helpful if you can provide us with both the landline and mobile telephone number, in case the driver cannot reach you on one of the numbers on the day of delivery, they can contact you on your alternative number.
In order to be able to offer you free delivery, it is based on a 1-man delivery only. For any large items that require 2 people to lift the item, we ask that you are available at the time of delivery to be able to give our shipper a lift off the van and into your house with the item. If you are not able to lift items yourself, we ask that you have someone on hand at the time of delivery to assist our shipper with lifting the item.
14-Day Free UK Returns & Refunds
A 14-day free “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
International Buyers
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode. Due to the distances and costs involved with shipping outside the UK, a returns policy is therefore not available for international buyers. Before placing your order(s) please make sure this is the item for you. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal, credit or debit cards for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered to our shippers. The advertised price of the item does not include the shipping cost, sales tax, import duty or custom fees.
About the Seller
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity
Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 45 years. Yola Gray has a special interest in colonial furniture, specifically antique four poster beds. Yola Gray also provides a variety of fine English antique furniture, art and fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yola Gray website for further items and information.
Ref. 118655
SellerYola Gray Antiques
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Yola Gray Antiques
Unit 4, Organsdale Farm
Kelsall,
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR
Tel : 01829 458 070
Non UK callers : +44 1829 458 070
Get directions to Yola Gray Antiques
This is a good quality mid-size rustic colonial military Teak writing box, circa 1880.
Summary
• Item Deed / Writing Box
• Circa 1880
• Provenance India
• Wood Teak
• Profuse brass inlay to exterior
• Profuse brass strapping to exterior
• Brass inlay to the lid
• Ornate brass lock plaque
• Hinges in perfect working order
• Internal mirror
• Internal secure compartment
• Multiple compartments & lids
• Working lock & key
• Lovely colour & patination
• No missing parts
• Good condition
• Free 14 day UK returns period
This is a good quality mid-size rustic colonial military Teak writing box, circa 1880. The outer box lid is decorated with attractive brass inlay to the centre of the lid and corners. The box also features profuse brass straps to all sides of the box. The box lock is in good working order and there is a key, which inserts into an ornate brass escutcheon. The interesting interior boasts multiple compartments (both visible and hidden secret compartments). The lid features a small shaped mirror. Three compartments are covered with lids and a key in the base of the central main compartment can be turned and the base slid back, to unlock a secret storage area Much of the interior is constructed for easy removal. The box contains the original letter racks to each side of the mirror.
Dimensions
Height = 17.8cm or 7”
Width = 39.8cm or 15”¾ or 1ft 3¾”
Depth = 26.7cm or 10½”
Customer Service
We offer 100% customer satisfaction through the following services
• Full money back assurance
• 24 hour telephone
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
• Full assembly service
• Packaging removed & recycled
Further Information
For more information or product photographs please call us
Office 01829 458 070
Julian 07960 738 212
Yola 07971 882 567
Customers outside the UK should call
Office 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian 00 44 7960 738 212
Yola 00 44 7971 882 567
UK Delivery
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £29. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote. If you wish to avoid the delivery cost, you can collect the item in person. Delivery will be made by our own specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries. We will inform you by email and/or telephone and provide you with full delivery details including when to expect delivery. Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks (depending on location). We will contact you to arrange the delivery day please ensure you give us a contact number to aid the delivery process. Delivery includes insurance we can assure you that the packaging standard is second to none and will fully protect the item.
Free 14 Day UK Returns & Refunds
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you. You will be given a refund excluding the delivery cost as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We only will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK. Price
The price for this item is £3,495 which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland and 14-day free UK returns.
Customer Service
We offer customer satisfaction through the following services
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland
• 14-day day free UK returns
• Full money back assurance
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
• Full assembly service
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.
Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks depending on location we aim to deliver the majority of items within 2 weeks. All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.
Once you have purchased an item, we will contact you by email and/or telephone and provide you with a provisional delivery date, in order for you to confirm if it is suitable for you. Once you have confirmed you can accept delivery on the provisional delivery date, we will book the delivery in with our shippers and it then becomes a confirmed delivery date.
We will also provide you with our shippers' contact details, in case you need to contact the driver on the day of delivery. It's helpful if you can provide us with both the landline and mobile telephone number, in case the driver cannot reach you on one of the numbers on the day of delivery, they can contact you on your alternative number.
In order to be able to offer you free delivery, it is based on a 1-man delivery only. For any large items that require 2 people to lift the item, we ask that you are available at the time of delivery to be able to give our shipper a lift off the van and into your house with the item. If you are not able to lift items yourself, we ask that you have someone on hand at the time of delivery to assist our shipper with lifting the item.
14-Day Free UK Returns & Refunds
A 14-day free “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
International Buyers
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode. Due to the distances and costs involved with shipping outside the UK, a returns policy is therefore not available for international buyers. Before placing your order(s) please make sure this is the item for you. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal, credit or debit cards for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered to our shippers. The advertised price of the item does not include the shipping cost, sales tax, import duty or custom fees.
About the Seller
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity
Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 45 years. Yola Gray has a special interest in colonial furniture, specifically antique four poster beds. Yola Gray also provides a variety of fine English antique furniture, art and fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yola Gray website for further items and information.
Ref. 118655
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 21/MAY/2026. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £29.
DimensionsHeight = 17.8cm or 7”
Width = 39.8cm or 15”¾ or 1ft 3¾”
Depth = 26.7cm or 10½”
Category Antique Boxes
Date Circa 1880
Late Victorian Antiques Material Teak
Origin Indian
Condition The box is in good condition and is commensurate with its age. Nominal old use marks to the exterior and leading edges of the box and brass inlay but nothing too significant considering the age of the item. There is an excellent colour and patination to the timber. No missing parts to the box. The lock is in good working order and there is a key. The hinges are in good working order and the lock and key works. Free of woodworm, solid in joint and ready to use.
Item code as236a587 / Writing Box 9
Status Sold
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Conversion rates as of 21/MAY/2026. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £29.
View all stock from
Yola Gray Antiques
Unit 4, Organsdale FarmKelsall,
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR
Tel : 01829 458 070
Non UK callers : +44 1829 458 070
Get directions to Yola Gray Antiques
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