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A  Particularly High Quality Regency Brass Edged mahogany Writing box Circa 1810
A  Particularly High Quality Regency Brass Edged mahogany Writing box Circa 1810

The box features:

Working locks and keys
Secret drawers
Brass edging
Countersunk handles
Inkwells 
Side drawer
Original felt writing surface

It measures 17.5  inches wide  by 9.7 inches deep and it is  inches 6.5 high: 45.5 cm wide by 24.7cm deep by 17cm high.

Larger versions of the images are available by clicking on them.

 

A  Particularly High Quality Regency Brass Edged mahogany Writing box Circa 1810

A  Particularly High Quality Regency Brass Edged mahogany Writing box Circa 1810

The box retains its original finish which has patinated to a warm glow.

Detail: Brass edging and countersunk brass handle.

A  Particularly High Quality Regency Brass Edged mahogany Writing box Circa 1810

Detail: The box retains its original green baize felt writing surface. It also has a  dovetail constructed side drawer for papers.

A  Particularly High Quality Regency Brass Edged mahogany Writing box Circa 1810

Detail: There are compartments for inkwells and pens. An extra sign of quality is the lock on the flap. 

A  Particularly High Quality Regency Brass Edged mahogany Writing box Circa 1810

Detail: The panel fronting the pentray is sprung. Behind it there are secret drawers.

A  Particularly High Quality Regency Brass Edged mahogany Writing box Circa 1810

Detail: The panel is released by pressing the side of the box in the inkwell compartment.  

Detail: Close up of the secret drawer panel spring

A  Particularly High Quality Regency Brass Edged mahogany Writing box Circa 1810

Detail: There are small grooves cut into the flaps so that they accommodate the hinges. 

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Detail: There is a bead run all around the mitered facings. 

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Detail: Underneath the flaps are places for storing papers.

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Detail: initial plate in the center of the top.

 

Altogether the box is in very good original condition

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For the historical context of this writing box read the relevant part of Antigone's Online Antique Box Book. If you click here you will go there.

We have written a highly  illustrated book on Antique Boxes and Tea caddies  which is being  published by  Schiffer Books USA.  If you would like to be advised when the book is in print please email us at boxbook@hygra.com

  © 2004 Antigone Clarke and Joseph O'Kelly