Description:
Ref: 868WB http://hygra.com/box/868WB
Brass bound solid mahogany triple opening writing box of dovetail construction in the military style with countersunk carrying handles. The lid has a blind and gold embossed Morocco leather document wallet. There is a large side drawer secured by a brass pin through the facing. There are two period inkwells with a special design to avoid leaks. Beneath the pen tray and inkwells there are three secret drawers with turned and carved mother of pearl pulls concealed behind a sprung panel which is released by pressing the side of the box.
Origin: UK; Circa:
1840 ; Materials:
Mahogany, Brass leather.
Size: 50.5 cm wide by 26 cm by 18.6 cm: 19.9 inches wide
by 10.2 inches by 7.3 inches.
Condition: good overall; working lock and key; see images
Keywords: Hygra.com, Antique box, traveling desk, writing box, secret drawers, brass inlay, lap desk, Military style, Campaign box, embossed leather,
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