Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Mahogany Writing Box Lectern to the Victorian era.
The box lid opens to reveal a fitted interior with a green and gold embossed leather writing surface. A pen and ink section, includes a few pens and quills. There are two lift up flaps, each containing storage inside. (Inside we found a newspaper dated 1844). To the left side of the leather writing surface is a hinged brass bar that opens and slots into holes on the edge of the box in order for the lid to be tilted, fixed and used as a reading stand / lectern. The lid can be propped into one of three positions. A wooden spar with two pins on the base can be slotted into the lid, for lectern purposes (see photo’s).
Original brass carry handles and working lock and key.
Dimensions: Height: 6 inches. Width 14.75 inches. Depth: 9.75 inches. (10.2 x 37.5 x 24.75 cm).
Dated: c.1840-50.
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Mahogany Writing Box Lectern to the Victorian era.
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Unusual 19th century brass bound mahogany Writing Box / lectern
