Braziliian Rosewood writing Box Circa 1840

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Brazilian Rosewood Writing Box with Brass Corners and Bindings Circa 1840

A Brazilian Rosewood Writing Box with Brass Corners and Bindings Circa 1840.

The box is veneered with thickly cut well figured rosewood on a construction of mahogany.

17.6" by 9.6"

	The top showing the figure and the shaped inlaid central plaque.
	The writing surface is a replacement embossed leather. The rosewood surround of the leather is also a restoration.
	Detail.
	Inside the lower part is a compartment for papers.
	Top compartment showing another space for papers and pen tray. Below the pen tray is a hidden compartment.
	The sprung flap is released by inserting a rod into a small hole at the bottom of the inkwell compartment. There are two rosewood faced secret drawers.
	View showing the side with side drawer with inset handle. There is a identical handle on the other side.
	The drawer can be pulled out when the brass rod is pulled up. Note the hand cut blind dovetails.

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