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Description:
Ref: 674WB
http://www.hygra.com/box/674WB 
Brass bound solid mahogany writing box of dovetail construction in the military style with countersunk carrying handles a large side drawer secured by a brass pin. The interior has an embossed velvet writing surface  with places for storing papers beneath the flaps (one of which has its own lock). There are also compartments for writing accessories: pens, inkwells. Circa 1815.

Origin: UK ;  Circa: 1815; Materials: Mahogany and brass.

Size:  52.8cm wide by 27.7 cm by 17.2  cm:   20.8 inches wide by 10.9  inches by   6.8 inches.

Condition: good overall; working locks and keys; see images the lock and velvet covering to the writing surface are Victorian replacements Circa 1840.

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