WB479: Early 19th Century brass bound solid flame mahogany triple opening  writing box with unusual features such as visible dovetail construction. It opens up to a green baize writing surface a high back with central oval  framed mirror, spaces for storing papers, compartments for pens, inkwell and pounce pot, and other writing accessories. There is a nest of secret drawers under the pen tray. Circa 1830.
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