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Antique Rosewood writing box with brass accents side drawer and secret drawers Circa 1830.
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Description:
Ref: 671WB
http://hygra.com/box/671WB 
Antique figured rosewood writing box with brass corners,  straps, and  countersunk carrying handles. As well as the space under the writing surface there is a side drawer for storing papers.  The writing surface, an embossed leather skiver (replacement) is framed by a cross -banding of rosewood. There are secret drawers concealed behind a sprung panel.  The escutcheons both in front of the lock and the top are of ornate shape with spear like  fleur dis lis motif  to the sides.  The box has a working lock and key. Circa 1830.

Origin: UK ;  Circa: 1830; Materials: Rosewood and brass on a mahogany structure .

Size: 45.5 cm wide by 24.6 cm by 17.2 cm:  17.9  inches wide by 9.7   inches by 6.8  inches.

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

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