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Description:

Ref: WB109 http://www.hygra.com/uk/n11/WB109 
An early 19th century partridgewood writing box with inlaid banding and decorated with a hand coloured engraving depicting a winged Victory ahead of a Classical laurelled hero riding in his chariot. The box has side carrying handles a drawer, inner velvet writing surface and places for writing materials and accessories.
Origin: United Kingdom;  Circa: 1800; Materials: Partridge wood and inlay on a pine carcass.

Size: 34.5cm by 31cm by 17cm: 13.6 inches by 12.2 inches by 6.7 inches.

Condition: good overall; wear to print; some paper lining replaced, working lock and key; see images

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