Description: Ref:671WB http://hygra.com/box/671WB
Antique figured rosewood writing box with brass corners, straps,
and countersunk carrying handles. As well as the space under
the writing surface there is a side drawer for storing papers.
The writing surface, an embossed leather skiver (replacement) is framed by a cross -banding of
rosewood. There are secret drawers concealed behind a sprung panel.
The escutcheons both in front of the lock and the top are of ornate
shape with spear like fleur dis lis motif to the
sides. The box has a working lock and key. Circa 1830.
Origin: UK ; Circa:
1830; Materials: Rosewood
and brass on a mahogany structure .
Size: 45.5 cm wide by 24.6 cm by 17.2 cm: 17.9
inches wide
by 9.7 inches by 6.8 inches.
Condition: good
overall; working lock and key; see images
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