Description:
Ref: 873WB A http://hygra.com/box/873WB-Brunel-patent-polygraph
Rare Polygraph by I. H Farthing of Cornhill London to the patent design of Marc Isambard Brunel (1769-1849)
The box is in the Campaign style, made of solid mahogany using dovetail joints reinforced with brass corners, straps and edges. The box has countersunk brass handles. There is a drawer designed to hold the Polygraph mechanism when not in use. There are seven secret drawers concealed behind three sprung panels. The box retains its original inkwells. The Polygraph mechanism which enabled the movements of one pen to be copied by another is now missing.
Origin: ; Circa:
1803 ; Materials:
mahogany brass.
Size: 50.6 cm wide by 30 cm by 19.2 cm: 20
inches wide
by 11.8 inches by 7.6 inches.
Condition: good overall; lacking polygraph mechanism, working locks and keys; see images
Keywords: Hygra.com, Antique box, polygraph, Mark Isambard Brunel, I. H Farthing, writing box, writing desk, mahogany, campaign style, writing and drawing machine,
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