WB483: Regency brass edged  figured rosewood  writing box with brass accents, countersunk brass handles opening to an embossed leather writing surface (replacement) and compartments for pens and inkwells, having compartments for paper under the flaps. There  are secret drawers under the pen compartment concealed behind a sprung flap released by pulling up the wall  of the right inkwell compartment.  The box has two locks. The main one is Bramah and slightly later than the box.  one of the flaps also has a  lock. There is a side drawer for more papers. Circa 1820

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