wb138: A fine French mid 19th century red tortoiseshell and brass
boulle writing slope of curvilinear form with engraved brass
contrasted with tortoiseshell to all sides, opening to a
velvet (replacement )covered writing slope and compartments for
stationary and writing tools having two original inkwells, and a
working lock and key. The inside is veneered in tulipwood and highly
finished Circa 1850.
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