Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
It opens to reveal the original gilt-tooled morocco leather writing surface, with a kingwood pen tray; pair of ink bottles and a large removable tray with sprung handles. There are three VERY secret drawers; a reading bar to fit to the outside; the original makers label and both original keys.
Wells & Lambe opened for business in 1809 following the marriage of John Lambe & Elizabeth Wells, and soon became famous for their fine boxes. The firm ceased trading in 1890.
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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Wells & Lambe: Fine Kingwood Writing Box
