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ANTIQUE BOXES
at the Sign of the Hygra
2 Middleton Road
London E8 4BL
Tel: 00 44 (0)20 7254 7074
email: boxes@hygra.com |
Antique Boxes in English Society
1760 -1900
by ANTIGONE
Writing Boxes |
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| A Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Box Circa 1840. |
| A writing box in flame mahogany brass bound and with
shaped escutcheon and plaque. The surface which retains its original
finish is beautifully patinated.
17.7" by 9.6"
Circa 1840. |
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Detail showing the escutcheon which is inspired by the palmette
motif.
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Detail of the top. There is an insignificant hair crack to the
left.
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| The writing surface retains its original leather. |
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Detail of the fine embossing on the leather.
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Detail showing the expected wear and the hinge and brass
countersunk wells which enable the flaps to remain flat.
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Inside showing the criss cross tapes for holding notes.
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Detail of pen tray.
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Top paper compartment.
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The secret drawers open with a most unusual mechanism. The lock is
first locked and then a brass rod is inserted. This triggers a lever
which springs open the panel in front of the drawers.
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There is also a side drawer which opens when the brass rod is
pulled up.
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Detail of hand cut dovetails and handle in pulled up position. The
cabinet maker's scribed lines marking the dovetails are still visible.
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Other side with handle.
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