Regency rosewood writing
box with brass inlay to the top and front depicting stylized flora,
and countersunk brass carrying handles to the sides. The box opens to
a sloping writing surface still retaining is original gold embossed
leather framed with a cross-banding of tulipwood. There are
compartments for holding paper under the writing surfaces. There are
compartments for pens and inkwells. The inkwells are reproduction.
Circa 1825.
Origin: UK; Circa:
1825; Materials: Rosewood
with brass inlay .
Size: 35.3 cm wide by 23.3 cm by 11 cm: 14 inches wide
by 9.2 inches by 4.3 inches.
Condition: good
overall; working lock and key; see images
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