Hygra: Antique Boxes and Tea Caddies, High Resolution ImagesAntique Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Writing Box Circa 1825

Regency rosewood writing box with brass inlay to the top and front depicting stylized flora, and countersunk brass carrying handles to the sides. The box opens to a sloping writing surface still retaining is original gold embossed leather framed with a cross-banding of tulipwood. There are compartments for holding paper under the writing surfaces. There are compartments for pens and inkwells. The inkwells are reproduction. Circa 1825.

Origin: UK; Circa: 1825; Materials: Rosewood with brass inlay .

Size: 35.3 cm wide by 23.3 cm by 11 cm: 14 inches wide by 9.2 inches by 4.3 inches.

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

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