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Antique Brass Edged Writing box with Bramah Lock and Secret drawers Circa 1860.
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Description:
Ref: 665WB http://hygra.com/box/665WB 
A Victorian writing box veneered in figured flame mahogany with rounded brass surround and fine brass stringing  The main lock is Bramah. The brass acts both as decoration and protection. The interior is veneered in ebonised wood. The framed writing surface is covered in a replacement gold embossed leather. There is a second lock to the upper flap.   Three secret drawers  are hidden by a sprung panel beneath the compartments for writing accessories and inkwells.
Working locks and keys.

Origin: UK;  Circa: 1860; Materials: .

Size: 46 cm wide by 24.8 cm by 16.7 cm:  18  inches wide by 9.8  inches by  6.6  inches.

Condition: good overall; working locks  and keys; see images

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