Description:
Ref: 668WB http://www.hygra.com/box/668WB
An Irish Brass bound solid mahogany triple opening writing box of dovetail construction. It is in the military  style with brass strapping and corners, countersunk carrying handles. It is labeled  by Austen of Dublin: the fitted compartmentalized  interior has an blind embossed green leather document wallet in the lid.   There are secret drawers behind a sprung panel. The release mechanism is all in wood.   The velvet writing surface is a replacement.  The box has a working lock with key.  The choice of woods are different to those used in London boxes of the time.  Dublin Circa 1830.

Origin: Dublin Ireland ;  Circa: 1830 ; Materials:  Mahogany brass, ash and pine.

Size: 45.2 cm wide by 27.4 cm by 15.5 cm:  17.8  inches wide by  10.8 inches by 7  inches.

Condition: good overall; working lock and key; see images

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