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John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
The box opens to reveal a green leather writing surface with gold and blind tooling. There are 3 ebony lids with white metal pulls and 2 receptacles for ink bottles. The top fall opens with lock and key to a false sprung floor which is secured by a secret spring, when released the floor lifts out to a storage area which hides another secret compartment housing 4 ebony faced drawers with small turned ivory pulls. The lower fall opens via inlaid brass catches to a stationary storage compartment. This unusual military campaign box is in excellent condition with working locks and keys. Sizes:- Width...22''...56cm. Depth...10.75''...27.5cm. Height...9''...23cm. Open Depth...22''...56cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £35.
John Howkins Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
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Superb George Iv. Large Campaign Writing Box with 2 Secret Compartments.
