Large Triple-opening Writing Compendium

Name: Large Triple-opening Writing Compendium
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA581065
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A very good, large and well-fitted mid-Victorian coromandel-wood WRITING BOX in excellent original condition.

The beautifully-figured case with its brass edges and inlaid brass stringing opens to reveal the fitted stationery compartment (complete with original leather blotter) which slants forward when a button is pressed, for access.

The front then folds down to reveal the original gilt-tooled purple velvet writing surface, with compartments to the rear and the superb original pair of ink bottles with engraved and gilded lids. Lined throughout in satinwood ~ this is a fine large and useful writing box. 15x10.5x7.5ins (38x26.5x19cms)

Physical Dimensions

Height

19cm (7.48")

Width

38cm (14.96")

Depth

26.5cm (10.43")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA581065

Dealers Internal Reference

1850

Dealers Notes

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Description

A very good, large and well-fitted mid-Victorian coromandel-wood WRITING BOX in excellent original condition.

The beautifully-figured case with its brass edges and inlaid brass stringing opens to reveal the fitted stationery compartment (complete with original leather blotter) which slants forward when a button is pressed, for access.

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The front then folds down to reveal the original gilt-tooled purple velvet writing surface, with compartments to the rear and the superb original pair of ink bottles with engraved and gilded lids.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Lined throughout in satinwood ~ this is a fine large and useful writing box. 15x10.5x7.5ins (38x26.5x19cms)