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Antique  Brass Bound  Solid Mahogany triple Opening Writing Box With Side Drawer and secret drawers  Circa 1840
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Description:
Ref: 868WB      http://hygra.com/box/868WB 

Brass bound solid mahogany triple opening writing box of dovetail construction in the military style with countersunk carrying handles. The lid has a blind and gold embossed Morocco leather document wallet. There is a large side drawer secured by a brass pin through the facing.  There are two period inkwells with a special design to avoid leaks. Beneath the pen tray and inkwells there are three secret drawers with turned and carved mother of pearl pulls concealed behind a sprung panel which is released by pressing the side of the box. 

Origin: UK;  Circa: 1840 ; Materials: Mahogany, Brass leather.

Size: 50.5 cm wide by 26 cm by 18.6 cm:  19.9 inches wide by  10.2 inches by  7.3  inches.

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

Keywords: Hygra.com, Antique box, traveling desk,  writing box, secret drawers, brass inlay, lap desk,  Military style, Campaign box,  embossed leather, 

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