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Antique Figured Rosewood writing box with mother of pearl inlay Circa 1830
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Description:
Ref: WB616 http://www.hygra.com/uk/n11/WB616

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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