Description:
WB168 Antique figured rosewood writing box with rounded edges, and countersunk brass carrying handles, name plate and escutcheon , inlaid to the top and front with  inlays of white metal, opening to an embossed leather writing surface and compartments for writing implements and paper. The box also has secret drawers hidden behind a sliding panel. Circa 1840. 

Circa: 1840

Size: 40 cm by 24.5 cm by 14 cm: 15.8 inches by 9.8 inches by 5.5 inches.

Condition: Good overall, working lock and key; see images.

The box opens to an embossed leather writing surface compartments for writing instruments.

The writing surface is faded.

The inkwells are modern replacements.

 

Detail: The box has rounded edges and inlays of white metal to the top and front.

 The escutcheon and plate inlaid in the top are brass. The box has a working lock and key .

 The box has two hand made replacement inkwells with screw tops.

There are compartments for paper under the flaps.

Detail: Countersunk brass handles .

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