Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1800s.
In front of this compartment is a removable pen trough or tray and flanked either side with sloped compartments for nibs and the like. There are two brass topped inkwells, both without damage.

Under the top of half of the gold tooled leather writing surface is a large storage compartment for letters, stationery and the like.
Superb condition, measuring 14" x 9" x 4 1/4" tall at rear. Complete with working tasselled key.
Item ID: 32893
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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1800s.
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