Description: Ref:668WB http://www.hygra.com/box/668WB
An Irish Brass bound solid mahogany triple opening writing
box of dovetail construction. It is in the military style with
brass strapping and corners, countersunk carrying
handles. It is labeled by Austen of Dublin: the fitted compartmentalized
interior has an blind embossed green leather document wallet in the lid.
There are secret drawers behind a sprung panel. The release
mechanism is all in wood. The velvet writing surface is a
replacement. The box has a working lock with key. The choice of
woods are different to those used in London boxes of the time.
Dublin Circa
1830.
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