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Victorian walnut veneered writing box inlaid
in strips of geometric marquetry circa 1880
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Reference: wb133
Description:
Victoria writing box
veneered in figured walnut and inlaid in strips of geometric marquetry
of light and stained woods opening to a green velvet writing surface and
compartments for pens and writing implements.
(See
our book Antique
Boxes, Tea Caddies, and Society -- 1700--1880, ISBN:
0764316885 Antigone Clarke & Joseph O'Kelly, A
Schiffer Book for collectors Chapter 6 and figures 98, 99, 100).
Origin: United Kingdom
Circa: 1880
Materials: Pine
construction with walnut veneer and inlay in many woods
Size: 29.8 cm by 23.2 cm by 13.8 cm: 17.7 inches by 9.1 inches by
5.4 inches.
Condition: Good
overall working lock and key.
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The box retains its original
green velvet writing surface
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Detail of the inlay.
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Detail of the writing
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Under the flaps
there are compartments for paper.
The inside surfaces are
French polished.
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