WB154: Antique figured rosewood writing box with rounded edges, and countersunk brass carrying handles, finely inlaid to the top with mother of pearl depicting stylized curved foliage and birds, opening to an embossed leather (replacement) writing surface and compartments for writing implements and paper, and having a further side drawer for paper. The box retains two original inkwells with silver plated tops. Circa 1840
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