WB475: Important rare brass bound  solid mahogany ship captain's campaign writing box with complex secret drawers and compartments including a false bottom.  The box retains its original green felt writing surface, pounce  and inkwell. The box also has a screw down mechanism enabling it  be attached to a table. There is also a reading stand which is attached to the top surface when the box is held at an angle with an adjustable hinged brass catch. Circa 1800.
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