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Antique brass bound walnut
veneered writing box circa 1860.
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Reference: wb132
Description:
A brass bound walnut veneered writing box opening to an
embossed leather writing surface and compartments for writing
implements and paper.
Origin: UK
Circa: 1860
Materials: walnut
Size: 40.6cm by 23.2cm by 14.6cm: 16 inches by 9.1inches by
5.6 inches. Condition: good
over all, working lock and key. Some wear to the original leather
writing surface.
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The box retains its original
embossed leather writing surface with both gold and blind
embossing.
As is usual the leather shows
some wear consistent with age especially across the center.
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The box retains its original
embossed leather writing surface with both gold and blind
embossing.
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Under the flaps there
are compartments for paper.
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Under the flaps there
are compartments for paper.
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