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Antique flame mahogany writing box with secret drawers circa 1840.

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Reference:  wb142

Description:
wb142:  Antique flame mahogany writing box with brass corners and straps, working lock and key opening to a sloped velvet covered writing surface and compartments for pens and writing implements. Under the flaps there are compartments for holding paper. The box also has secret drawers hidden behind a sprung panel which is released by pulling up one of the divisions in the pen compartment. circa 1840.

Origin: UK.

Circa: 1840

Size: 40cm by 23.5cm by 14 cm: 15.7 inches by 9.3 inches by 5.5 inches.

Condition: good overall, working lock and key. The embossed velvet covering is a later replacement.

 

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Under the pen compartment there are secret drawers hidden behind a sprung panel. The panel is released by pulling on the division

 

 The fronts of the secret drawers are veneered with birds eye maple.

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