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Antique Brass Bound China-Trade Amboyna and Brass Traveling Writing Desk Circa 1830
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Ref: 867WB http://hygra.com/box/867WB

Robust China-trade brass bound amboyna traveling writing desk. The box opens to a sloping writing surface. The embossed leather is a replacement. There are compartments for paper and writing accessories such as inkwells and pens. There are places for storing papers under the writing surface. Both the flaps have locks. There are secret drawers concealed behind a sprung panel.

Origin: China ; Circa: 1830 ; Materials: Amboyna, rosewood, brass , .

Size: 57 cm wide by 31 cm by 17.6 cm: 22.5 inches wide by 12.2 inches by 7 inches.

Condition: good overall; working locks and keys; see images

Keywords: Hygra.com, Antique box, traveling desk, rosewood, writing box, secret drawers, brass inlay, lap desk, amboyna, China-trade, Military style, Campaign box

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