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Brass bound Georgian Solid Mahogany Triple Opening Writing Box circa 1810

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Description:
Ref: 860WB   http://hygra.com/box/860WB 

Brass bound and accented solid mahogany triple opening writing box in the military style with countersunk carrying handles; the fitted compartmentalized interior with places for pens and papers, a gold embossed red morocco leather document wallet in the lid, a replacement green leather writing surface, secret drawers behind a sprung panel beneath the pen tray. The box retains two original screw top inkwells.

Origin: UK ;  Circa: 1810 ; Materials: Mahogany, brass.

Size: 35 cm wide by 24.8 cm by 12.5 cm:   13.8 inches wide by   9.8 inches by  4'9  inches.

Condition: good overall; working lock and key; see images

Keywords: Hygra.com, Antique box,  dovetail construction, writing box, triple opening, military style, campaign, writing box, secret drawers,  

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