It was listed by FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this piece to the 1880s.
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The fully fitted interior with decorative shaped topped stationery compartments of varying sizes all in wonderful original condition.
Original period glass inkwell with decorative brass top lid, with central removable pen tray with storage space beneath for pens, nibs and accessories .
There are three compartments to the upper section which hold the calendar cards, one for the day, one for the date and one for the month, all of the cards are present, this tray removes wit a storage compartment for documents beneath.
The lower section of the cabinet opens via a brass release pin and brass campaign style handle to reveal a fitted fold over writing slope or lap desk with a removable rocking pen tray to the back running the width. The original leather skiver with gold embossed tooling, the top section lifts to reveal a storage compartment for papers etc.
A beautiful and useful desk-top cabinet in excellent original condition and of the finest quality measuring 13" wide x 11" deep x 14" tall at the rear, 7" tall at the front.
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www.storyclocks.co.uk
FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this piece to the 1880s.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks Profile Page
Burr Walnut Stationery Cabinet / Writing Box C.1880
