This is an antique travelling author’s writing box. An English, flame mahogany and boxwood correspondence case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
Striking Victorian craftsmanship with delightful marquetry
Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good order
Select flame stocks present superb grain interest
Attractive warm russet hues accentuate throughout
Exceptional boxwood inlay to lid and fascia with saffron yellow hues
Dressed with a brass lock escutcheon — in working order, key present
Fall front opens and extends to reveal the writing skiver
In tasteful bottle green, the skiver is tooled and embossed
Set within the lid reverse, a matching leather cushioned pad with pen slides
Five document compartments with an offset square tray - ideal for a small ink well
Two delightfully petite drawers dressed with circular brass pulls
Pair of brass drop handles to either side aids ease of carriage, perfect for travelling
This is a superb antique travelling author''s writing box, with a suite of charming features. Quality marquetry inlay adds to the Victorian appeal. Delivered ready to grace the desktop.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 31cm (12.25'''')
Max Depth: 17cm (6.75'''')
Max Height: 20cm (7.75'''')
Extended Depth: 49cm (19.25'''')
Skiver Width: 23.5cm (9.25'''')
Skiver Depth: 28.5cm (11.25'''')
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Our Ref: 18.9611
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<...span style = "font-weight:400;">Internal Reference: 18.9611
Antique Number: SA1032100
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 20cm (7.9inches)
Width is 31cm (12.2inches)
Depth is 17cm (6.7inches)
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