Antique fine quality figured rosewood writing box with
rounded solid edges, inlaid to the top and front with fine inlays of
mother of pearl and white metal depicting stylized curved foliage.
The box opens to a leather writing surface. The fine gold embossed
tooling is original. The central part of the leather has been
replaced. The cross banding in tulip wood contrasts interestingly
with the darker rosewood facings of the box.
There are compartments for storing writing accessories, ink and
pens. Beneath the writing surface there are compartments for storing
papers. One of the flaps has a second lock. Beneath the accessory
compartments there are three secret drawers concealed behind a
sprung panel
Origin: UK; Circa:
1830; Materials: .
Size: 40.8 cm wide by 26.6 cm by 17.3 cm:
16.6 inches wide
by 10.47 inches by 6.8 inches.
Condition: good
overall; working locks and keys; see images; the central part pf the
leather writing surface is a later replacement.
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