Hygra: Antique Writing box veneered in richly figured walnut with secret drawers Circa 1840

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Antique Writing box veneered in richly figured walnut with secret drawers Circa 1840

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Description:
Ref: 871WB http://hygra.com/box/871WB

Figured walnut writing box with brass corners and straps. The box is veneered inside with ebonised wood. The writing surface is covered in the original gold embossed leather. There are the usual compartments for storing stationery and writing implements. There are two secret drawers concealed behind a sprung panel. The box has a hand blown replacement reproduction inkwell. Circa 1840.

Origin: UK; Circa: 1840; Materials: figured walnut and brass.

Size: 34.8 cm wide by 23.6 cm by 16 cm: 13.7 inches wide by 9.3 inches by 5.4 inches.

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

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The slope retains the original gold embossed leather.

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There are compartments for pens and inkwells. The divisions are faced with ebony.

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There are compartments for holding paper under the writing surfaces.

A sprung mahogany conceals two secret drawers.

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The panel is released by pulling up the division next to the inkwell.

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The box has a hand blown replacement reproduction inkwell.

The figure of the walnut on the top is especially dramatic.

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