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Antique High quality Early Victorian solid flame mahogany writing box with rare secret false bottom Circa 1840.
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Ref: WB617 http://www.hygra.com/uk/n11/WB617 

High quality Early Victorian solid  flame  mahogany writing  box of  double blind dovetail construction with rounded brass edging,  The box opens to a gray felt writing surface with places for storing papers underneath. It has the usual compartments for ink and writing accessories. It has a beautifully constructed  lift out pen-tray.  
The box has three satinwood faced secret drawers hidden behind a sprung panel. It also has a rare sprung false bottom. 
Other features are a Bramah lock,  countersunk side carrying handles and a lockable side drawer.

Origin: UK ;  Circa: 1840; Materials: Mahogany and Brass.

Size: 40.2cm wide by 27 cm by 16.4 cm:  15.8  inches wide by  10.6  inches by  6.5  inches.

Condition: good overall; working locks with keys; see images

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