Magnificent & Grand Antique English Inlaid Rosewood Stationery Cabinet C.1880

Name: Magnificent & Grand Antique English Inlaid Rosewood Stationery Cabinet C.1880
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA259091
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Puckerings

Description

A most impressive huge writing box made from exotic Rosewood with the most exquisite intricate marquetry inlay in a plethora of exotic timbers to create a highly decorative box.

Each side are two fabulous heavy cast brass handles. The top-notch quality is evident when the box is opened revealing a Satinwood fitted interior with Coromandel trim.

The box contains the original blotter in the rear compartment, a leather bound diary dated 1890 inside and a Cash Account Book, there are two Satinwood framed ceramic slates, one plane and a rare printed "Engagements" slate.

Below this is a full width drawer, beautifully lined in leather and below this is a removable pen tray again lined in leather and flanked by the two original period inkwells. This section is sprung and is only revealed when the double action writing slope is unfolded and disappears again when packed away. The writing slope is simply superb with the original gold embossed writing surface and the top section opens using a gilded flush handle to reveal a Satinwood lined interior to store papers, letter and photographs.

About as good as they get, complete with it's working Bramah lock and key. Excellent condition measuring 16 3/4" x 9 3/4" x 12 3/4" tall.

Item ID: 35360

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Declaration

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA259091

Dealers Internal Reference

35360

Dealers Notes

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Description

A most impressive huge writing box made from exotic Rosewood with the most exquisite intricate marquetry inlay in a plethora of exotic timbers to create a highly decorative box.

Each side are two fabulous heavy cast brass handles.

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The top-notch quality is evident when the box is opened revealing a Satinwood fitted interior with Coromandel trim.

Puckerings

fig 1. Magnificent & Grand Antique English Inlaid Rosewood Stationery Cabinet c.1880 — fig 1. Magnificent & Grand Antique English Inlaid Rosewood Stationery Cabinet C.1880

The box contains the original blotter in the rear compartment, a leather bound diary dated 1890 inside and a Cash Account Book, there are two Satinwood framed ceramic slates, one plane and a rare printed "Engagements" slate.

fig 2. Magnificent & Grand Antique English Inlaid Rosewood Stationery Cabinet c.1880 — fig 2. Magnificent & Grand Antique English Inlaid Rosewood Stationery Cabinet C.1880

Below this is a full width drawer, beautifully lined in leather and below this is a removable pen tray again lined in leather and flanked by the two original period inkwells. This section is sprung and is only revealed when the double action writing slope is unfolded and disappears again when packed away. The writing slope is simply superb with the original gold embossed writing surface and the top section opens using a gilded flush handle to reveal a Satinwood lined interior to store papers, letter and photographs.