Description:
WB169: A rounded top writing box in figured burr walnut having brass escutcheon and plate opening to an embossed velvet writing surface and compartments for writing implements and paper. The facings are in coromandel. The box has two hand made replacement inkwells with screw tops. Circa 1860.

Circa: 1860

Size:  40.8 cm by 24.5 cm by 16.8 cm: 16 inches by 9.8 inches by 6.6 inches.

Condition:  Good over all, some ware to the  writing surface, working lock and key. There is some veneer cracking which does not effect the structure of the box. See images.

The box retains its original blue velvet writing surface. The facings are in coromandel. 

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

 There are two secret drawers under the pen tray. There is a sprung panel which conceals the drawers. Here it is shown open. 

 

 The figure of the burr walnut is particularly attractive.

There is ware in the middle of the eriting surface