Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1800s.
This lifts to reveal the contents with two perfume bottles and two ink bottles to the corners and a large tray filled with mother-of-pearl writing and sewing items which include: penknife; caddy spoon; pen; desk seal; letter opener; needle case; folding ruler; stiletto and other items, each with gilt metal cartouches.
Lovely condition and virtually complete with one item (?) missing from the small metal-lined compartment top right. 14.5 ins wide; 6.5ins high; 10.5ins deep. (37 x 27 x 16cms)
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1800s.
Fine antiques at sensible prices
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SUPERB FRENCH SEWING and WRITING BOX
