Hygra: Antique Boxes and Tea Caddies, High Resolution Images Antique Regency Writing Box/ Lap Desk in figured Rosewood circa 1815

Regency period writing box in figured rosewood with brass inlay. The compartmentalized interior has a sloped embossed velvet writing surface with storage places for papers beneath. A sprung panel conceals three secret drawers. The box has a working lock and key. There are lidded compartments for writing accessories such as wax seals and pens. The lids are veneered in rosewood and have turned bone pulls.

Origin: UK; Circa: 1815; Materials: rosewood and brass on mahogany.

Size: 50.5 cm wide by 24.6cm by 14.5 cm: 20 inches wide by 9.7 inches by 5.7 inches.

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

Keywords: Hygra.com, Antique box, traveling desk, writing box, rosewood, writing box, secret drawers, brass inlay,

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