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Description:
Ref: 864 WB   http://hygra.com/box/864WB-Bramah/ 

Solid mahogany brass bound writing box/ traveling desk, in the campaign/military style, with secure Bramah lock. Inside, under one of the flaps, the box is labeled by Joseph  Bramah and was probably sold  from his shop in Piccadilly. The lock is stamped J.Bramah with a crown.
Inside there are compartments for writing needs: pens and inkwells.  The inkwells are period. The secret drawers can be accessed only when the lock is locked and a rod is inserted pressing levers. 

Origin: UK;  Circa: 1815; Materials: mahogany, brass .

Size: 55.6 cm 28 wide by cm by 17.1 cm:  22  inches wide by 11   inches by  6.7  inches.

Condition: good overall; working lock and key; see images

Keywords: Hygra.com, Antique box, Bramah lock, Bramah Label, 5 slider, Secret drawers, dovetail construction, Piccadilly

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